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	John R. Kiley Memorial Scholarship Grant	Quad Cities Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program	Nyc Kids Rise Inc	Rolling	Up to $150
Foundation	Julian Crocker Community Scholarship Fund	The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	MCAN: Promising Practices Grants	Michigan College Access Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	African American Achievement Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Western	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Denver Test Prep SAT Tutoring Scholarship	Dsst Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Parke County Community Foundation Scholarships	Parke County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	10,000 Degrees - Scholarships For Low Income Students Grant	10000 Degrees	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert C. & Maureen A. Granger Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Foard Award	Central Florida Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Annual Scholarship Program	Old Timers Athletic Association Of	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Royce B. Walden and Bert E. Roper Fund for Migrant or At-Risk Youth	Central Florida Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alexandria Light & Power "Above and Beyond" Scholarship	Alexandria Education Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Achieve Atlanta Scholarship	Achieve Atlanta Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Power: Ed Grant	South Carolina Student Loan Corp	Rolling	$25K – $100K
Foundation	Geri Coccodrilli Culinary Scholarship Grant	Grand Haven Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Julian and Eunice S. Cohen Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GO LANE GO Transportation Grant	Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth on Course Scholarship Program	Ncga Foundation	Rolling	$18K – $350K
Foundation	Gene and Lee Meyer Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Rochester Scholarship	New York State Restaurant Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Liberty Partnerships Program Grant	New York State Education Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alleen O. McCoy Scholarship Grant	The Dayton Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	FRCC Promise Program	Front Range Community College Foundation	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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