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Grants - The Abell Foundation

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 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

Loving Arms, Inc.

$95,690 / 2014 / Health and Human Services

Continued support of operating costs of N.R. House, a residential facility for runaway, homeless youth and their families.

Kids in Need of Defense

$50,000 / 2014 / Health and Human Services

To hire one additional attorney in the Baltimore office to provide pro bono legal representation to unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children.

Homeless Persons Representation Project, Inc.

$25,000 / 2014 / Health and Human Services

Toward support of efforts to preserve affordable housing for public housing properties subject to conversion under the Rental Assistance Demonstration Plan.

Franciscan Center

$130,000 / 2014 / Health and Human Services

For general support of programs providing emergency services and case management to families in crisis.

Challengers Independent Living, Inc.

$25,000 / 2014 / Health and Human Services

For the purchase of a mini‑van to provide transportation to foster care teen parents participating in the Challengers Teen Parent Program.

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