Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 853 active career & college preparation grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 412 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 853; from 498 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,000–$17K
Total listed funding: $57.4M; across 412 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 5; 82 with a published date

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Student Enrichment Program Award Sanger Education Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies The Student Enrichment Initiatives Program provides funding for enrichment opportunities that are above and beyond regular, remedial, or required studies.	~February	Varies
WDCC Scholarship Program Women's Division Chamber of Commerce · Foundation ~February · From $1K The prestigious Member Memorial Scholarship is awarded in $1,000 increments to top candidates who demonstrate a desire to improve the community through service.	~February	From $1K
Roughrider Electric $1,000 Scholarships (In-Service Area) Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc · Foundation ~February · $1K	~February	$1K
TPS Foundation Scholarships Toledo Public Schools Foundation · Foundation ~February · $500 – $5K Annual scholarships awarded to Toledo Public Schools graduating senior students pursuing their career path at a post-secondary accredited institution or career tech certification program.	~February	$500 – $5K
Scholarships (75+ available) Sonora Area Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies Sonora Area Foundation offers more than 75 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education, including trade school, vocational school, college, university and beyond.	~February	Varies
Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship Program Reno Rodeo Foundation · Foundation ~February · $3K – $10K One of the community pillars of the Reno Rodeo Foundation is supporting Northern Nevada high school graduates through educational scholarship. The scholarship program began in 1986 with the award of four students receiving $1,500 each.	~February	$3K – $10K
Western Arts & Culture Scholarship Reno Rodeo Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies The Western Arts & Culture Scholarship offers an exciting opportunity for all Northern Nevada high-school graduates, even those who are enrolled in college, to share their interpretation of our western heritage through their creative…	~February	Varies
Indigenous Scholars of Promise (ISP) Hopa Mountain Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies A college preparation program providing Native American and Latino high school juniors and seniors in Montana with training, mentoring, and support services to help them prepare to apply to colleges/universities of their choice.	~February	Varies
Scholars of Promise (HSP) - Foster Care/Homeless Youth Hopa Mountain Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies A college preparation program providing Montana's current and former foster care teens, homeless teens, and teens in kinship care with training, mentoring, and support services to help them prepare to apply to colleges of their choice.	~February	Varies
Clara Abbott College Scholarship Program Abbott Fund · Foundation ~February · Varies Needs-based scholarships help dependent children of Abbott employees attend accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, vocational and trade schools.	~February	Varies
The Community Scholarship Fund Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies	~February	Varies
Operation Round Up Scholarship South Plains Electric Trust · Foundation ~February · $2K Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria: Abernathy, Anton, Aspermont, Childress, Chillicothe, Coronado, Cotton Center, Crosbyton, Crowell, Estacado, Floydada, Frenship, Guthrie, Hale Center, Idalou, Jayton-Girard, Lorenzo…	~February	$2K
Grant Application Scott Kirschenmann Family Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies	~February	Varies
Greenleaf Scholarship Copper Mountain College Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies The Greenleaf Scholarship is a full-ride scholarship that covers tuition, fees, and living expenses for students during their two years at Copper Mountain College, and then through their transfer to a four-year university and completion of…	~February	Varies
Man of La Mancha Scholarship Just For Kids Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies	~February	Varies
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative Directors Memorial Scholarship South Plains Electric Trust · Foundation ~March · $2K Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria: The scholarship was established by James T. Hull, Dwight Hutchison, and Connie Gupton.	~March	$2K
Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship WOR-WIC Community College Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship is a state program designed to provide financial assistance to eligible students attending Wor-Wic Community College.	~March	Varies
Project Scholars Scholarships Project Scholars Inc · Foundation ~March · $10K The Project Scholars scholarship program seeks to identify and assist dedicated and deserving students who wish to further their education after high school by pursuing a degree at a college, university, or technical-training institute.	~March	$10K
Scholarship Programs The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region · Foundation ~March · Varies To provide scholarships to students in the Dan River Region pursuing post-secondary education. Serving Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and Caswell County, NC.	~March	Varies
FFW Educational Grants - $2,500 Scholarship Grants Fund for Women of the Southern Tier Inc · Foundation ~March · $3K Established in 2009, FFW is the first funding stream dedicated solely to helping improve the lives of girls and women residing in the Southern Tier counties.	~March	$3K
10,000 Degrees Scholarship 10000 Degrees · Foundation ~March · Varies 10,000 Degrees is the leading, equity-focused scholarship provider and college success nonprofit in California.	~March	Varies
Wharton County Youth Fair Scholarship Foundation Wharton County Youth Fair & Expo · Foundation ~March · $77K	~March	$77K
Community Service Incentive (CSI) Scholarship The Jolly Boys of Williamsville New York Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Since 1975, the Jolly Boys have awarded nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to selected high school seniors. Nearly 300 recipients have been awarded since 2003.	~March	Varies
Eugene F. Hanna Scholarship Bridge Builders Community Foundations FKA Venango Area Comm Foundation · Foundation ~March · $3K – $3K	~March	$3K – $3K

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About college prep grants

College prep grants fund programs that help students prepare for, enroll in, and succeed in postsecondary education, with a focus on low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students. The largest federal sources are the U.S. Department of Education's Federal TRIO programs (including Upward Bound and Talent Search) and GEAR UP. Private foundations and college-access nonprofits also fund advising, test prep, and transition support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do career & college preparation grants award?

Of the 853 career & college preparation grants Grantable lists as of October 11, 2026, 412 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $17K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most career & college preparation grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc (16), The San Diego Foundation (13), Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (12), Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (10), and Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (9). In all, 498 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are career & college preparation grants due?

Of 853 grants listed, 5 accept applications on a rolling basis, 82 have a published upcoming deadline, 340 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 426 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 77% fall in January–March.

What college prep grants are available?

College prep grants support college awareness, advising, tutoring, test preparation, financial-aid help, and summer bridge programs. The federal TRIO programs (such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services) and GEAR UP are the cornerstone funding sources, both administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Many private foundations and regional college-access organizations also fund programs that increase enrollment and completion for underserved students.

Which organizations fund college prep programs?

College prep is funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Education through competitive TRIO and GEAR UP grants awarded to colleges, states, and nonprofit organizations. GEAR UP grants are typically six-year matching awards that frequently go to states, while TRIO grants go to institutions and community organizations. Private funders, including foundations focused on educational opportunity and college access, supplement federal funding for advising and scholarship-readiness programs.

Who is eligible for college prep grants?

Eligibility varies by program, but federal college-prep funding generally targets students from low-income families and students who would be first in their family to earn a bachelor's degree. Grantees are usually colleges, universities, state agencies, school districts, and nonprofit organizations rather than individual students.

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