Read our 2024 Annual Report

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 your saved application or submit a report for a previously awarded grant.

Return to Your Application or Submit a Report

See Our Past Grants

University of Maryland School of Law

$5,000 / 2013 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
To hire a part-time paralegal for the Prisoner and Re-Entry Support Project.

TuTTie’s Place

$5,000 / 2013 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the purchase of supplies and equipment for the repair of a damaged roof and interior of a group home.

TurnAround, Inc.

$235,000 / 2013 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Continued support of operating expenses to provide outreach, support services, emergency shelter, and transitional housing for Baltimore City victims of sex trafficking and their children.

Tuerk House, Inc.

$5,000 / 2013 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For an architect’s fees necessary to submit a capital grant request to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Together We Can II, Inc.

$5,000 / 2013 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the purchase and installation of a furnace and hot water tank at the 2621 Park Heights Terrace supportive housing facility; and for the purchase of mattresses, towels, and sheets for all three facilities.

Header photo courtesy of Thread.