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.

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Considering Applying?

First-time applicants with grant requests greater than $10,000 should reach out to an Abell staff member to discuss their idea or submit a short letter of inquiry prior to submitting a regular grant application.

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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

St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center

$49,840 / 2011 / Community Development
Capital funding toward energy-efficient upgrades to 44 existing rental properties providing affordable housing to families in Baltimore City. The effort will provide energy cost relief to the low-income renters living in scattered site rental properties last renovated in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Southeast Community Development Corporation

$100,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward renovation costs of the former Highlandtown Enoch Pratt Free Library building to ensure its qualification as a Silver LEED certified building for affordable housing and commercial development. The organization will also increase its financial and homeownership counseling and asset building services.

Rebuilding Together Baltimore

$84,100 / 2011 / Community Development
For support of a program allowing for low-cost home repair services for 50 low-income senior and disabled homeowners, making it possible for them to remain in their homes in Baltimore City neighborhoods.

Progressive Maryland Education Fund

$50,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For support of an education campaign, “Maryland’s Fiscal Crisis and Its Impact on Working Families.” The purpose of the 18-month education campaign and outreach strategy is to educate the public and policymakers about reductions in the state’s budget and the potential for the elimination or reduction of public services.

One House at a Time, Inc.

$5,000 / 2011 / Community Development
In support of the Vacants to Value program, designed to raze or rehabilitate vacant properties.

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