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.
Toward continued support and expansion of the Community Power Project, an initiative to help Baltimore City residents and nonprofit organizations save money on utility bills through collective purchase of electricity.
Toward continued support of the Maryland Hunger Solutions’ pilot project to increase the capacity of Baltimore City farmers’ markets to accept federal food benefit payments through EBTcards ($35,000); and for technical assistance ($25,000).
Toward renovation costs of the Job and Career Center at the Pratt Central Library.
For architectural and consulting fees for renovating space at Jubilee Baltimore in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District.
For support of the Baltimore City Fire Station Renovation Project, specifically for renovation of one Baltimore City fire station kitchen.
Header photo courtesy of Thread.