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 expenses related to the cost of recruiting, selecting, training, and ongoing support for Teach For America corps members, as well as the development of TFA alumni for leadership positions in Baltimore City public schools for the 2014‑2015 school year.
To sponsor tuition and expand year‑round housing for the third year of a boarding school program at Saint Frances Academy for 14 homeless Baltimore City boys who will also attend St. Frances Academy high school.
For support of the New Leaders‑Baltimore program to recruit and develop outstanding school principals for Baltimore City public schools for the 2014‑2015 school year.
To sustain and expand after‑school kindergarten through eighth grade STEM programming for 840 underserved students across Baltimore City for the 2014‑2015 school year.
For continued support of the Baltimore Education Research Consortium (BERC) core research program; and for continued work on the College Access & Readiness program for Baltimore City students.
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