Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 18, 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	Cashmere Schools Foundation Renewal Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	College Success Scholarship	Usta Foundation Incorporated	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural College Promise Program	Economic Mobility Center	Rolling	$3.1M
Foundation	Education & Leadership Impact Grants - Less than $15,000	The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Grant	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DSF Scholarship Grant	Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Giving Branch Scholarship Grant	The Giving Branch Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	High School Counseling and Achievement Award	The Denver Rotary Club Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harry W. Clarke Memorial Scholarship Programs – William A. Hart Award Grant	The Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Jack Family Scholarship Grant	Grand Rapids Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program	Harold J Miossi Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Funding for College Test Preparation Courses	Seminole Coconut Creek Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Heffington Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Cheryl Wojtas Memorial Scholarship Program Grant	Community Foundation for Southeast	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Church of Christ (Christian Disciples) Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Stark Community Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	WSF Scholars Grant	The Winston-Salem Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charles Hayden Foundation Grant	Charles Hayden Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Freeman Bullock Scholarship	Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Terry Darby Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OneFuture Coachella Valley Scholarships	OneFuture Coachella Valley	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rising Scholars	The Foundation for Santa Barbara	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Moore Family Fund: Request For Proposals – Special Grant Cycle	The Portage Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mercer County Civic Foundation Grant	Mercer County Civic Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ava’s Grace Scholarship Grant	The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis	Rolling	Up to $5K

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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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