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

Banner Neighborhoods Community Corporation

$35,000 / 2021 / Community Development

In support of providing home repairs and handicap modifications to low-income senior and disabled homeowners, relieving the financial burdens associated with home maintenance and enabling them to age in place and retain community ties and social networks.

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Building Our Nation’s Daughters, Inc.

$50,000 / 2021 / Education

In support of Building Our Nation’s Daughter’s efforts to support 230 Black single mothers and daughters utilizing a two-generation approach that provides academic, social-emotional, and personal development support for mother-daughter pairs.

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Carnegie Institution for Science

$25,000 / 2021 / Education

In support of delivering the BioEYES’ genetics curriculum to 8th grade students across Baltimore City. BioEYES provides a one-week curricular unit that meets critical academic standards in science using hands-on, project-based learning to 25 schools and 2,250 students annually.

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Center for Urban Families, Inc.

$30,000 / 2021 / Community Development

In support of homeownership incentives through the Homebuying Assistance Program to help CFUF members purchase homes in Baltimore City, achieve housing stability, and build intergenerational wealth.

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Civic Works, Inc.

$70,000 / 2021 / Health and Human Services

In support of Civic Works’ Affordable Produce Delivery Program, which delivers boxes of fresh, locally grown produce to older adults in Baltimore.

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