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.
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.
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.
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.
Log into the grant portal below to return to your saved application or submit a report for a previously awarded grant.
In support of BEC’s efforts to organize the Campaign for Funding Adequacy, a campaign to fix Maryland’s education funding formula.
In support of scaling pathways to opportunity and advancing an institutional agenda for equity and effectiveness across Baltimore’s social impact sector.
For two-year continued support of the Maryland and Baltimore City Education Reform Project.
For support of the 2017-2018 Ingenuity Project, an advanced math, science, and research program for 630 Baltimore City public middle and high school students.
In support of providing new stage lighting, sound system, and hearing assistance technology.
Header photo courtesy of Thread.