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.
Indigenous Scholars of Promise Overview: A college preparation program providing Native American and Latino high school juniors and seniors in Montana with training, mentoring, and support services…
Innovation Awards Funder: Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) Award Amount: $150,000 over two years Geographic Scope: Bi-county region of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Inland Empire),…
Innovation in Career Services Grants Funder: Strada Education Foundation Inc Status: Completed program (8 institutions already awarded) Award Amount: $300,000 per institution Focus Area: Quality…
Innovative Bridge and Transition Grant (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Community College Board Amount: US $50,000 - US $375,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Innovative Bridge and…
Innovative Program Grants Overview: Innovative Program Grants fund programming that increases college readiness, enrollment, and completion in communities across the state. Geographic Scope: Michigan…
Innovative Teacher Mini-Grants Funder: Redondo Beach Educational Foundation (RBEF) Geographic Scope: Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD), California Overview: RBEF awards teacher grants to…
INSIGHT Scholarship Funder: Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation Program: INSIGHT Post-Secondary Preparation Program Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient + fully equipped laptop…
Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Insuring Rural…
Invest for Kids General Grant Program Funder: Invest for Kids Inc (Chicago, IL) Geographic Scope: Chicago area Mission: Foster a rich ecosystem of organizations that lift up Chicago's most in-need…
Invest For Kids Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Invest For Kids Inc Amount: US $200,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Invest For Kids Grant aims to support nonprofits in the Chicago area…
Invitation-Only Grant Systems Development or Systemic Change Status: ACTIVE Funder: J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The J.…
IPSF Student Athlete Scholarship Award Amount: $5,000 Geographic Scope: Irvine Unified School District (IUSD), California Partner: SoCal Elite Eligibility: - Graduating IUSD high school students -…
Irving Schools Foundation Student Scholarships Program Status: Active annual scholarship program Geographic Scope: Irving Independent School District (IISD), Irving, Texas Focus Areas: College…
Isbister Elementary School Scholarship Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a high school graduate who attended Isbister Elementary School for grades 3, 4 and 5. Eligibility: High school…
Israel Grants Purpose: Provide supplemental financial aid for educational and Jewish identity-strengthening programs in Israel. Focus: Increase the number of high school and college students who have…
Ivan A. Backer Scholarship Organization: Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA) Geographic Scope: Hartford, Connecticut Purpose: Provides scholarship support to high school seniors to…
J.C. Bubolz Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The J.C. Bubolz Memorial…
J17 Scholarship Fund Overview: An Educational Expense Assistance Fund designed to provide financial assistance to minority students choosing to attend college, university, or technical school upon…
Jack & Naomi Hastert Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation…
Jack Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Grand Rapids Community Foundation The Community Foundation is a…