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?

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 for a Small Grant?

For first-time or returning applicants with grant requests of $10,000 or less. We accept and review small grant applications on a rolling basis. There is no deadline to apply for a small grant.

Start a Small Grant Application

Ready to Apply for a Regular Grant?

For returning applicants and those who have a verified fit with the Foundation’s priorities for requests greater than $10,000. Regular grant applications are reviewed at one of five Board meetings each year.

Start a Regular Grant Application

Returning to a Saved Application or Submitting a Report?

Log into the grant portal below to return to a saved application or submit a report for a previously awarded grant. Report forms can be found under the “Requirements” tab.

Return to Your Application or Submit a Report

See Our Past Grants

Chapter One NFP

$50,000 / 2024 / Education

In support of Chapter One’s short-burst tutoring program for 4,000 students across 19 Baltimore City schools.

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Community College of Baltimore County

Education

In support of expanding the CollegeBound College Completion Program pilot to 20 Baltimore City students a year.

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Good Trouble Church, Fiscally Sponsored by Delaware-Maryland Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

$32,000 / 2024 / Health and Human Services

In support of Good Trouble Church’s general operations.

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Greater Baybrook Alliance

$25,000 / 2024 / Community Development

In support of building facade improvements to encourage small business growth and activate the commercial corridors in Brooklyn and Curtis Bay.

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Grow Home Inc.

$60,000 / 2024 / Workforce Development

In support of employing and training up to 40 Baltimore City residents as crew members who will provide 10 senior homeowners with home maintenance and essential repairs to ensure that the seniors can age safely in their homes.

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