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	Lula T. and James L. Crosby Scholarship Fund Grant	Cumberland Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Exclusive Warner University Scholarship	Winter Haven Christian School Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBCC Promise	The Foundation for Santa Barbara	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rotary Club of Westfield Foundation Scholarship	Westfield Rotary Club Foundation	Rolling	$94K
Foundation	JWCC Foundation Achievement Scholarship Grant	John Wood Community College Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Malcolm Jenkins Scholars Program (Project R.E.W.A.R.D.S.)	The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	African-American Community Foundation - Scott Neal Simpson Scholarship Grant	The Dayton Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Pearl & Ivy Educational Foundation Scholarship	Pearl & Ivy Educational Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship	Pursuit Of Excellence	Rolling	$500 – $7K
Foundation	Takeoff: Institutional Innovations for College Men of Color	Ecmc Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Post-Secondary Scholarships	Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grand Rapids Chamber ATHENA Eileen DeVries Scholarship Grant	Grand Rapids Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alexa Lindsey Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jewell County Community Foundation: Scott Family Scholarship (Republic County) Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	The Leon and Margaret Williams Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Destinations Florida Dave Warren Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ALL 4-1 Campaign	Bfb Foundation Inc	Rolling	$150 – $600
Foundation	Albert Ales III and Zachary Morris Scholarship Fund	The Community Foundation Trust Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Maude A. Dewey & Vivian Dewey Watson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carol & Joseph Tafelski Memorial Scholarship Grant	Erie Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rotary Club of Elk Grove Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Valley Scholarship and Innovation in Education Award Scholarship Grant	Innovia Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $4K
Foundation	Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)	Gogebic Community College Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $500
Foundation	EOS Matching Grant Opportunities for School Districts	Equal Opportunity Schools	Rolling	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.

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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