Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 853 active career & college preparation grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 412 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 853; from 498 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,000–$17K
Total listed funding: $57.4M; across 412 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 5; 82 with a published date

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529 Jump St Vrain Valley Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Small Grants Program: Operating Grants - Education The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies Through the Small Grants Program (SGP), the Foundation supports nonprofits with a streamlined grant application and review process.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Kevin Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Irvine Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K This memorial scholarship recognizes students who exemplify leadership qualities and academic achievement.	Not published	$5K
Partnership for Transition to College Readiness Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student.	Not published	Varies
Kiwanis Club of Redlands Scholarship Foundation Kiwanis Club of Redlands Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Https://kiwanisclubofredlands.org/kiwanis-club-of-redlands-scholarship-foundation/	Not published	Varies
Arch J. Dewey Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Arch J. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 20 Jan 2027.	Not published	Varies
Multiple Scholarships for Talawanda Students Greater Oxford Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation awards scholarships based on: Also contact: Talawanda High School Guidance Office for complete listing of all scholarships	Not published	Varies
Monument Scholars Program St Mary's College of Maryland Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Special designation for top academic achievers at St. Mary's College of Maryland who demonstrate exceptional promise to continue the college's important legacy.	Not published	Varies
Project ACCESS: Grant for Accelerating Career Connections and Employment Success Strategies Jobs for the Future Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Project ACCESS: Accelerating Career Connections and Employment Success Strategies Jobs for the Future (JFF), with support from the PwC Foundation, is creating and supporting a cohort of 10 exemplary community and technical colleges in…	Not published	Varies
Scheidel Foundation College Success Grant Scheidel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scheidel Foundation College Success Grant aims to empower students to achieve post-secondary credentials through targeted support initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Ellen Koonce Parker Scholarship Grant Cumberland Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations.	Not published	Varies
College Preparation Intervention Program (CPIP) Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the College Preparation Intervention Program is to raise the level of academic preparedness of economically and environmentally disadvantaged students to enable them to attend and succeed in college.	Not published	Varies
Henry D. and Ruth G. Swartz Family Fund Scholarship Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry D. and Ruth G. Swartz Family Fund Scholarship, established in 1996, supports high school seniors from North Ottawa County pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, computer science, pre-law, or medicine.	Not published	Varies
Stoic Student Scholarship Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Stoic Student Scholarship was established in 2024 by Stoic Real Estate Partners Foundation to help deserving students maximize their potential despite obstacles.	Not published	Up to $15K
Denver Kids The Denver Rotary Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Empowers students to positively shape their lives, successfully complete high school, and pursue postsecondary options	Not published	Varies
Door to College (DTC) Scholarship Program (NE) Grant Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Door to College (DTC) Scholarship Program in Nebraska offers up to $5,000 annually to support undergraduate students from Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers or accredited high schools.	Not published	Up to $5K
Broadway School Alumni Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K In 2025, the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County awarded over $233,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the county’s public and private high schools.	Not published	$1K
College, Career, and Counseling Consulting Grant Indiana Youth Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies IYI offers consulting grant opportunities to support youth-serving professionals and organizations in college, career, and counseling initiatives.	Not published	Varies
AVID: Charles H. & Ethel E. Wolfe Scholarship Endowment Grant Scholarship America Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The AVID: Charles H. & Ethel E. Wolfe Scholarship Endowment, managed by Scholarship America, supports high school seniors from Orange County, CA, enrolled in the AVID program.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Amy & James Heryford Ousley Educational Fund Scholarship Amy Heryford Ousley and James Heryford Ousley · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Scholarships for graduates of Klamath County and Lake County (Oregon) high schools attending any nonprofit college or university in the U.S. — up to $3,000/year for four (sometimes five) years.	Not published	Up to $3K
SPARC: Single Parents Arriving Ready for College The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College · Foundation Not published · Varies SPARC is an SBCC program that assists single-parent students who are new to college or are returning after a hiatus.	Not published	Varies
YP HI School Mentor Program Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii · Foundation Not published · Varies A mentorship initiative that pairs young professional mentors with high school students to provide hands-on mentorship and career guidance. Mentors help students with career exploration, academics, and post-secondary planning.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Change Invest in Others Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K	Not published	Up to $25K
Excellence Scholarship City of Muskogee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of the City of Muskogee Foundation's scholarship program for graduating high school seniors.	Not published	Varies

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do career & college preparation grants award?

Of the 853 career & college preparation grants Grantable lists as of October 11, 2026, 412 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $17K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most career & college preparation grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc (16), The San Diego Foundation (13), Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (12), Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (10), and Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (9). In all, 498 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are career & college preparation grants due?

Of 853 grants listed, 5 accept applications on a rolling basis, 82 have a published upcoming deadline, 340 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 426 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 77% fall in January–March.

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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