Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 14, 2026

There are currently 842 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	Talent Search Program Grant	US ED: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)	Rolling	$250K – $10M
Foundation	Organization of Korean-American Women of NC Scholarship Grant	Cumberland Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Isbister Elementary School Scholarship	Educational Excellence Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Davey Tree Family Scholarship Grant	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Johnson Scholarship (McCone County)	Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Foundatio	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Graduates Ready to Attain Success in Postsecondary (GRASP) RFA Grant	Georgia Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $135K
Foundation	Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship	Parke County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Veronica Zerrer and Michelle Dungan Scholarship Fund Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carolyn Kemmeries Student Grants	University High School Foundation & Alumni Association	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	National FFA Scholarship Program	National FFA Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Liliana Marie Cordes Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Western	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Scholarships 2026	Startedup Foundation Inc	Rolling	$15M
Foundation	Carroll Brunthaver Scholarship	The Peer Power Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Basalt Education Foundation Scholarships	Basalt Education Foundation	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Adelante Scholarship Grant	Education Forward Arizona	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Helen Harman Scholarships	Pikeland Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Loraine Heriaud Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation	The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Albert B. Glassenberg Fund	The Community Foundation of Eastern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) Grant	Community Foundation of Randolph	Rolling	Up to $900
Foundation	RMFU College Scholarships	Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Scholarships for Students Currently in College Grant	Hamilton Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jerry and Martha Taylor Memorial Scholarship Grant	Quad Cities Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Earl Woods Scholarship Program	Tiger Woods Foundation Inc	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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