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.

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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

Maryland Hunger Solutions, An Initiative of Food Research & Action Center

$60,000 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of Maryland Hunger Solutions’ Baltimore City SNAP outreach and enrollment campaign, which works to connect vulnerable populations with federally funded SNAP benefits, a key strategy in reducing food insecurity in Maryland.

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Next One Up Foundation Inc.

$100,000 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of construction costs for Base Camp, Next One Up’s first program headquarters.

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North Ave Mission, Fiscally Sponsored by Delaware-Maryland Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

$19,500 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of North Ave Mission’s clinical social worker and outreach manager positions, which provide holistic case management for people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder in the Station North and Old Goucher neighborhoods.

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PREPARE Inc.

$150,000 / 2023 / Criminal Justice and Addiction

In support of scaling PREPARE’s parole hearing and reentry preparation program to serve men incarcerated in Maryland.

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Saint Agnes Foundation

$100,000 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of the Saint Agnes Mobile Health Clinic, which will address health concerns and social determinants of health for residents of Southwest Baltimore.

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