Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 20, 2026

There are currently 845 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	Program Grant (New Programs)	Foundation for Learning In	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program	Suffolk University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert Glen Stern Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship Grant	Central Alabama Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BPI Scholars Program Grant	Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI)	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Robert P. Koch Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charlottesville Promise Scholarship Grant	Charlottesville Area Community	Rolling	Up to $13K
Foundation	Scholarships for Adults Starting or Continuing a College Education Grant	Hamilton Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shadow Wood Scholarship Program	Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	Lisa Biffle Johnson Scholarship	Galveston Independent School District	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Beecroft Family Scholarship Grant	Coastal Bend Community Foundation	Rolling	$100 – $16K
Foundation	Peter S. Slomianyj Scholarship Fund Grant	North Carolina Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation for Southeast	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Margoes Foundation Grant Program	Margoes Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ina White Hereford Memorial Scholarship Grant	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Transfer Innovation Impact Model (TIIM) – Household Wealth	The Chicago Community Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Central District Scholarship Grant	Michigan Sugar Company	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Stanislaus Futures Scholarship Grant	Stanislaus Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	O'Brate Traditional College Scholarship Grant	O'brate Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Lynn Heimsoth Memorial Scholarship	Whatcom Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Continuing Education Scholarship	Rio Grande Electric Coop Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ceres Foundation Grant	The Ceres Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Walter E. Deuchler Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	REACH Georgia Scholarship	Cartersville Schools Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K

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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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