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 reach out to an Abell staff member to discuss their idea or submit a short letter of inquiry prior to submitting a regular grant application.

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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

ACLU Foundation of Maryland, Inc.

$100,000 / 2017 / Criminal Justice and Addiction

In support of the ACLU of Maryland’s Criminal Justice Project.

WYPR – Your Public Radio Corporation

$12,000 / 2017 / Environment

Support for “The Environment in Focus,” a weekly program on environmental issues that airs on WYPR and four other stations in Maryland. 

Waterkeepers Chesapeake

$10,000 / 2017 / Environment

In support of planning and implementing the Clear Choices Clean Water Program in Baltimore City. 

The Urban Alliance Foundation, Inc.

$50,000 / 2017 / Education

For support towards doubling the size of the Urban Alliance Baltimore High School Construction-sector CTE Internship program.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, Inc.

$50,000 / 2017 / Health and Human Services

In support of expanding the Front Door Rapid Re-housing Program, which supports homeless families as they move from shelters to stable housing.

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