Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 24, 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	The Katherine P. Douglas Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Fugazzotto Scholarship Fund for Visual Arts Students Grant	Grand Haven Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Suzy Romberg Scholarship Fund	Greater Fayette Community Foundatio	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SINA Student Support Scholarship	Southside Institutions Neighborhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PCEF Scholarships for Graduating Seniors	Phoenixville Community Education	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Educational Scholarships, Fellowships & Grants	Seminole Coconut Creek Education	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable Student Scholarship	Benevolent & Protective Order Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program	Eden Investments Inc	Rolling	$96K – $100K
Foundation	Toyota Making Life Easier (MLE) Scholarship Program	Autos Drive America	Rolling	$1M
Foundation	Trustees Scholarship Fund	Urbanpromise Trenton Inc	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Basic Needs & College Success Grant Program	San Diego Charitable Real Estate	Rolling	$30K – $50K
Foundation	CFMC Scholarship Fund	Community Foundation of Merced County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	A.R.I.S.E. Fund (Atlanta Reimagining and Innovating for Schools Everywhere)	Every Student Every Community Inc	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	Academic & Career Success Grant	Travelers Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Vinalhaven College Scholarship	Partners In Island Education Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dorothy E. Hofmann Pembroke Scholarship Fund Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Sum Primus Program	St Mary's College of Maryland	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mary & Al Tsukamoto Memorial Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Fletcher-Callegari Scholarship	Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star	Rolling	Up to $80K
Foundation	Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Operating Grants - Education	The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hill Country Community Foundation Scholarship	Hill Country Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	KMEF Scholarship Fund Grant	Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF)	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress Scholarship Grant	Four County Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Senior Scholarships (Celina ISD Class of 2026)	Celina Education Foundation	Rolling	From $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.

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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