Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 859 active college prep grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
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…
Jack Feldt Ambucs Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Jack Feldt Ambucs Memorial Scholarship, established…
Jack Maerz and Mary Rago Future of Healthcare Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The…
James E. and Violet A. Carson Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The James E. and Violet A. Carson…
James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political Internship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political…
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.
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.
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.