Career & College Preparation Grants

Career & College Preparation Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.

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Full-ride (tuition, fees, and living expenses for 2 years at CMC + transfer and bachelor's degree completion)
Copper Mountain College Foundation · February 21, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Greenleaf Scholarship Funder: Copper Mountain College Foundation Geographic Scope: Morongo Basin, California Program Description: The Greenleaf Scholarship is a full-ride scholarship that covers…

$50,000 total fund (distributed on first-come, first-serve basis)
COLLEGE SUMMIT INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Greenwald Family Foundation Emergency Fund for PeerForward Alumni Status: Closed (for 2022-2023 cohort only) Overview: Emergency funding provided by the Greenwald Family Foundation to College…

Up to US $7,500
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greylock ABC Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Greylock ABC Fund Grant supports…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grove Family Fund #1 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Grove Family Fund #1, managed by The Foundation for Enhancing…

GROWING INLAND ACHIEVEMENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Guided Pathways Initiative Support Grant Funder: College Futures Foundation Award Amount: $687,000 Date Announced: October 30, 2020 Funding Period: October 15, 2020 to June 30, 2022 Geographic Scope:…

HAROLD J MIOSSI CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Last Updated: April 13, 2025 Summary The Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program aims…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harry A. Saunders III Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Harry A. Saunders III Memorial Fund, established in 2025 by…

Solano Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harry and Eleanor D. Nelson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Solano Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Harry and Eleanor D. Nelson…

QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harry and Myrtle Nabstedt Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Harry and Myrtle Nabstedt…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harry J. Morris, Jr. Emergency Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Harry J. Morris, Jr. The next…

Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary The Hazel Reed Baumeister…

Varies (historical awards: $227,500 - $257,500 total per year distributed to 6-16 organizations)
SHENG-YEN LU FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Health & Education Grants Overview: Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation awards annual grants to nonprofit organizations in the Seattle area working to improve health care and education for underserved and…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Heffington Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Heffington Scholarship is a…

QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helen Duranleau-Brennan Theater Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Helen Duranleau-Brennan…

Pikeland Public Schools Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Helen Harman Scholarships Funder: Pikeland Public Schools Foundation (IL, US) Background: Made possible through a generous bequest from Miss Helen Harman, who had a long career as a history teacher…

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LONE STAR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Helen Hill Scholarship Overview: The Helen Hill Scholarship honors Mary Helen Hill (1938-2021), a kind and generous soul who believed strongly in the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters and was…

HELEN IRWIN LITTAUER EDUCATIONAL TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The Helen Irwin…

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of career & college preparation grants are available?
Career & College Preparation Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Who is eligible for career & college preparation grants?
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
How do I apply for career & college preparation grants?
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.

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