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

Return to Your Application or Submit a Report

See Our Past Grants

Recovery in Community

$103,425 / 2012 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
To provide outreach services and housing placement for clients recovering from substance abuse. Recovery In Community will provide three months of transitional housing for up to 35 clients who now live in nonsupportive environments. The program will continue to recruit and engage clients in treatment through canvassing on the streets and linkages to other agencies.

Project PLASE, Inc.

$250,000 / 2012 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Capital funding toward the development of Beacon House Square in the St. Joseph’s Monastery school building, which will provide homeless adults with housing that includes 60 transitional and 30 permanent units. The consolidation of apartments into one 60,000-square-foot facility reduces costs and increases the overall efficiency of program delivery.

Praise Through Recovery, Inc.

$5,000 / 2012 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward costs of utilities, rent, and office supplies for Trinity Recovery House for Men. The seven-bed residential facility provides homeless men with customized, family-oriented treatment.

Nu Direction/LEAP

$20,000 / 2012 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For costs of operating and renovating a facility that provides supportive housing for 10 men recovering from substance abuse. Services include job assistance, NA/AA meetings, and counseling.

New Vision House of Hope, Inc.

$5,000 / 2012 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the payment of utility bills for two transitional houses that provide support for men in recovery.

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