Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 853 active career & college preparation grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Gene and Lee Meyer Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Gene and Lee Meyer Scholarship, founded in 1993, aims to support deserving students from Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain counties, and the Qualla Boundary in their pursuit of higher education.	Not published	$3K
Rochester Scholarship New York State Restaurant Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Liberty Partnerships Program Grant New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The Liberty Partnerships Program, initiated by the New York State Education Department, aims to foster partnerships among Institutions of Higher Education and communities to support at-risk students.	Not published	Varies
Alleen O. McCoy Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Alleen O. McCoy Scholarship, established in 2024, honors the legacy of a dedicated educator whose commitment to learning inspired many.	Not published	$2K
FRCC Promise Program Front Range Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The FRCC Promise Program is designed to remove financial barriers and ensure students have the resources and support they need to succeed at FRCC.	Not published	Varies
Grand Haven Offshore Challenge Scholarship Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grand Haven Offshore Challenge Scholarship, offered by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, supports students pursuing studies in natural resources, including fisheries and wildlife.	Not published	Varies
Shelley Speet-Mills Creative Arts Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area seeks to ensure that our community thrives today, tomorrow, and forever by building our Community’s Endowment to support high impact…	Not published	Varies
FAFSA Mini Grant National Summer Learning Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K To support non-profit organizations in helping college-age students complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form.	Not published	$2K
Curry Award for Girls and Young Women Grant Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Curry Award for Girls and Young Women, established by Eleanor Williams Curry, offers scholarships to young women aged 18-26 in San Mateo County. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship and have a GPA of 3.3 or lower.	Not published	Up to $1K
Jimmy Evert Merit Scholarship Fund Usta Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Named after Chris Evert's father, Jimmy Evert, this fund grants scholarships to USTA Foundation chapters for students identified by the Foundation in collaboration with USTA Player Development and the Evert family.	Not published	Varies
Cardinal Opportunities Mentoring Program Upper Dublin Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies For more than 20 years, the Cardinal Opportunities Mentoring Program has supported more than 100 high school students in the District by matching them with community volunteers who help prepare students for high school, post-secondary…	Not published	Varies
Ray Yoshida Kauai Fine Arts Scholarship Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Established in 2006 by the late Raymond Yoshida who was a famous…	Not published	Varies
Mildred Towle Scholarship for African-Americans Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ This scholarship is in honor of Mildred Towle who, after years of…	Not published	Varies
College Bound Scholarships The Bass Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships awarded to Columbia High School seniors who achieve academic recognition and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship program piggybacks on The Bass Foundation's College Mentoring Program.	Not published	Varies
Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An endowed scholarship established by local philanthropists Chance and Lora Bunger to support Lincoln High School graduates.	Not published	Varies
Pamella S. and Douglas R. Moll Scholarship Grant Cumberland Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Pamella S. and Douglas R. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 10 Feb 2027.	Not published	Varies
Daniel Foundation of Alabama: Education & Youth Grants The Daniel Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ The Daniel Foundation believes that a quality education provides the basis for individual opportunity and economic vitality.	Not published	Varies
New Haven Scholarship Fund Grant The New Haven Scholarship Fund (NHSF) · Foundation Not published · $200 – $3K The New Haven Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to New Haven residents graduating from local public high schools with demonstrated need.	Not published	$200 – $3K
Samuel Meengs Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area seeks to ensure that our community thrives today, tomorrow, and forever by building our Community’s Endowment to support high impact…	Not published	Varies
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: University Scholarships Grant American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: University Scholarships, by the American Theatre Wing, supports high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds with a $10,000 annual scholarship for four years.	Not published	Up to $10K
Vermont ProStart Scholarship New York State Restaurant Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County, established by the Maine Community Foundation, provides financial assistance for Aroostook County graduates pursuing post-secondary education.	Not published	Varies
Brandon Hendricks Scholarship Oyate Group · Foundation Not published · $5K Established in 2021 by the Bronx Rising Initiative to honor Brandon Hendricks, a promising high school basketball player who was tragically killed by gun violence on June 29, 2020.	Not published	$5K
Loren and Tammy Bockwoldt Family Scholarship Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Loren and Tammy Bockwoldt Family Scholarship, administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, awards up to $2,000 annually to three qualified students, totaling no more than $6,000.	Not published	Up to $8K

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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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