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	Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Scholarship Endowment Fund	Service League of Hickory Inc	Rolling	$2K – $12K
Foundation	The Lauer Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Webb Scholars Program	Kipp Foundation	Rolling	Up to $60K
Foundation	Larry Argersinger Memorial Scholarship	Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HOPE Toledo Promise	Hope Toledo Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GateKey Scholarship	Cartersville Schools Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Geo-Launchpad	Unavco Inc	Rolling	$500K
Foundation	David L Smith Scholarship Award	Center Point Ga Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Willard and Patricia Hennings Scholarship Grant	Innovia Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $4K
Foundation	Thomas H. Moore IEC Memorial Scholarships	Southwestern Electric Cooperative Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Franklin-Simpson Alumni Association Scholarship	Franklin-simpson Educational Excellence	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Upward Bound - Shasta	Simpson University Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rising Moon Scholarship	Irvine Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation Grant	William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Drs. Nima Patel and Daniel McNaughton Scholarship Fund - 4 -Year Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Ethel Cushing Gardner Fund Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$2K – $3K
Foundation	MBCA Scholarships for Students	Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BP Royalty Scholarship Fund	The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Career Pathways Initiative (YCPI)	Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Small Grants Program: Program Grants - Education	The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mark Winia Memorial Soccer Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Competitive Community Grant- Education ( Fall cycle)	Santa Fe Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Harry A. Saunders III Memorial Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shirley Lewis McCune Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Pittsburgh 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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