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

So What Else Inc.

$25,000 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of So What Else’s food rescue and distribution program, which operates weekly food distribution events at sites throughout Baltimore City.

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Women’s Housing Coalition

$50,000 / 2023 / Criminal Justice and Addiction

In support of general operations for the Women’s Housing Coalition, which provides secure permanent and supportive housing for individuals and families.

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Baltimore Corps

$125,000 / 2023 / Community Development

In support of staff and operational costs for year two of the Campaign for Citywide Service, an effort to respond to the needs and challenges facing Baltimore City and provide residents with meaningful employment opportunities in public health. Funds will also support costs associated with strengthening the network of resources for social innovators in Baltimore.

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Baltimore Green Justice Workers Cooperative, Fiscally Sponsored by Project Millions More Movement Baltimore Inc.

$50,000 / 2023 / Workforce Development

In support of capacity building for the Baltimore Green Justice Workers Collaborative to launch a pilot program to train 20 Baltimore City residents ages 25+ for entry-level jobs in the wind industry.

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Baltimore Neighborhood Development Corporation, Fiscally Sponsored by ReBUILD Metro

$100,000 / 2023 / Community Development

In support of implementing the Whole Blocks, Whole City report through creation of a Special Purpose Entity, vacant property policy advances, and promotion of a larger resource base to match the scope of the challenge.

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