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	Christa McAuliffe Scholarship Fund Grant	York County Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	The Lehman Family Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Legacy Scholarship	City of Muskogee Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Members First Scholarships	Credit Unions Chartered in the State Of	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	James T. Alvey Visionary Scorpion Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Howard	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Innovative Program Grants	Michigan College Access Network	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	916 Education Foundation Scholarship Program	Special Intermediate School	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	MCAN: Summer Melt Grants	Michigan College Access Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jack Maerz and Mary Rago Future of Healthcare Scholarship Fund Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	Dual Credit Scholarships	Prosper Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarships	Alliance for College-ready Public	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Equality Utah Scholarship Mentorship Program	Equality Utah Foundation	Rolling	$500K
Foundation	Redwood Local Scholarship Grant	Redwood Foundation for Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Posse Scholarship Foundation Program	Neighborhood House Charter	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Christine Mitus Rose Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Western	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	WMGA Foundation Scholarship	Women's Metropolitan Golf Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FCCF Scholarship Funds	Franklin County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Escalar Scholarship	Puerto Rican Association For Human	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Horning Marshall University of Michigan Scholarship Grant	Grand Rapids Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Damaris Fine Arts Scholarship	Educational Excellence Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Meyer-Kimball Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Babcock Ranch Foundation Scholarship	Babcock Ranch Foundation Inc	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Business Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EmersonWRITES Scholarship	Boston Green Academy Foundation Inc	Rolling	$30K

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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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