Grants

The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. We provide seed funding for innovative pilots, support for ongoing community programs and services, and funding for capital projects. In addition to providing grant funding, the Foundation supports our nonprofit partners through connection to our local and national networks, as well as our team’s deep experience in and knowledge of Baltimore as it relates to our program areas.

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Eligibility and Review Criteria

For all nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding, regardless of the request amount. 

Small Grants Process

For grant requests of $10,000 or less.

Reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no deadline to apply.

Regular Grants Process

For grant requests greater than $10,000.

Reviewed at one of the Foundation’s five annual Board meetings.

Submit an Application

Considering Applying for a Small Grant?

If you have never received an Abell small grant (requests of $10,000 or less), you must attend an information session to confirm fit with eligibility criteria and funding priorities prior to submitting a small grant application. 

Sign up for an info session

Considering Applying for a Regular Grant?

First-time applicants with grant requests greater than $10,000 should submit a short letter of inquiry prior to submitting a regular grant application. For guidance on what to include in your LOI, please reference our frequently asked questions.

Submit an LOI

Ready to Apply?

If you are a returning applicant or have met our eligibility criteria and requirements and are ready to apply for a grant, you may do so on the apply page.

Start a Grant Application

Returning to a Saved Application or Submitting a Report?

Log into the grant portal below to return to your saved application or submit a report for a previously awarded grant.

Return to Your Application or Submit a Report

See Our Past Grants

Turnaround Tuesday, Inc.

$125,000 / 2022 / Workforce Development

In support of Turnaround Tuesday, which focuses on finding and creating quality jobs –that pay over $16 per hour, offer medical and vacation benefits, and provide a career pathway — for over 200 Baltimore residents.

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Waterkeepers Chesapeake

$35,000 / 2022 / Environment

In support of staff and research expenses associated with efforts to examine and recommend changes to Maryland’s environmental enforcement, specifically as it relates to water pollution and water quality.

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4MyCiTy Inc.

$30,000 / 2021 / Community Development

In support of increasing staff capacity to rescue food from distributors as community donations, expand the network of partners serving food-insecure households, and divert food scraps from the waste stream through a free community composting program.

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American Lung Association

$74,968 / 2021 / Health and Human Services

In support of providing health education, symptom monitoring, and medication support for children with severe asthma, using an app developed by Baltimore-based health technology firm emocha Health.

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An End to Ignorance, Inc.

$100,000 / 2021 / Health and Human Services

In support of general operations for Bmore Community Food (BCF), a food rescue and distribution effort that addresses the twin problems of food insecurity and food waste.

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