Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 841 active college prep grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Jill Hanses Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rachel Amey Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant	Coastal Community Foundation of South	Rolling	$600
Foundation	John S. Brewer Memorial Scholarship Fund	Hope and a Future Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Lehner Women Empowering Women Scholarship (wEw)	Dearborn Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Grant	Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Falcon Pride Scholarship	Cambridge Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grad School/Test Prep Assistance	University Academy Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AVID: Orange County Centennial Scholarship Fund (Academic Awards) Grant	Scholarship America Inc	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	Davis Breakthrough Scholarship	Santa Fe Preparatory School	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The First Tee of Corning Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$6K
Foundation	Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program Grant	National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rhoades to Justice Scholarship Fund Grant	Greater Kansas City Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	Ruth Westerman Oren Nursing Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund Grant	Santa Fe Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Post-Secondary Transition RFP	Harold Kl Castle Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	INSIGHT Scholarship	Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Scholarships Program	Brevard Schools Foundation Inc	Rolling	$250 – $70K
Foundation	The Gray-Benson Scholarship	Toledo Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Upward Bound (TRiO Program)	Lake-sumter State College	Rolling	$1.3M
Foundation	SABIC Innovative Plastics Scholarship Grant	Posey County Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Foundation Promise Scholarship	The Foundation of the City College Of	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Suncoast Scholars: College Scholarships - Citrus County Grant	Suncoast Credit Union Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	CIC/UPS Scholarship Program	Oregon Alliance of Independent	Rolling	$33K
Foundation	Pittsburgh Foundation: Education Opportunity Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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