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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.

Learn More About Our Process

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 your saved application or submit a report for a previously awarded grant.

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See Our Past Grants

Farm Alliance of Baltimore, Inc.

$35,000 / 2017 / Community Development

For support of developing a sustainable network for healthy food access, nutrition education and locally grown produce in Baltimore City.

 

Community College of Baltimore County

$275,000 / 2017 / Workforce Development

In support of enrolling 250 Baltimore City high school students in a training program that leads to their employment in entry-level positions that offer a career pathway in the Baltimore region.

Code in the Schools

$50,000 / 2017 / Education

For second and final year of implementation support of the new Computer Science pathway in seven Baltimore City high schools to create a functional pipeline from school to jobs/post-secondary education in the computing and technology fields.

Civic Works, Inc.

$100,000 / 2017 / Workforce Development

For continued support of the Green Career Pathways Out of Poverty program for Baltimore City residents. 

Center for Supportive Schools

$30,000 / 2017 / Education

To test implementation of the Peer Group Connection Peer Leadership Program with the highest-need City 9th grade students, alternative students, and students returning to the school system.

 

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