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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.

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

Charles Village Community Foundation, Inc.

$132,000 / 2012 / Community Development
Toward support of the Public Safety Surveillance Project, which provides installation of 12 cameras for security of the streets and public areas in the Greater Charles Village area. The project is expected to reduce robberies, assaults, and burglaries; increase the rate of apprehended suspects; and improve response time for victims.

Charles Village Community Foundation, Inc.

$5,000 / 2012 / Community Development
Toward the purchase of 13 additional trash cans for the solid waste management initiative in the Greater Charles Village area.

Center for Emerging Media

$5,000 / 2012 / Community Development
Toward staffing costs of a personnel transition at The Marc Steiner Show.

CASA de Maryland, Inc.

$50,000 / 2012 / Community Development
Toward a statewide campaign designed to educate voters about the Maryland DREAM Act, in an effort to ensure higher-education access for all Maryland youth who meet the criteria. Outcomes include support for immigrants’ rights, alliances between African-American and immigrant communities, and an increase in the number of young people going to college.

CASA de Maryland, Inc.

$5,000 / 2012 / Community Development
Toward support of the 2012 National Immigrant Integration Conference in Baltimore.

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