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 a saved application or submit a report for a previously awarded grant. Report forms can be found under the “Requirements” tab.
For support of a study, “How Much Can Provision of Eyeglasses Improve Reading Performance in High‑Poverty Schools?” a controlled trial with 10 Baltimore City schools participating.
For support of a follow‑up study, “Reading Effects of Providing Eyeglasses to Children in High‑Poverty Elementary Schools.”
For continued support and expansion of mental health services for refugees who have settled in Baltimore City.
For support of programs providing emergency services and case management to families in crisis.
For expansion of ESL services for the Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Project at the Esperanza Center.
Header photo courtesy of Thread.