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

Baltimore Green Space

$5,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For consulting costs to implement Land Trust Tracker, a Web-based database, in an effort to preserve and support communal gardens, pocket parks, and other community-managed open spaces.ﾠ

Baltimore Efficiency & Economy Foundation, Inc.

$25,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For support of the Foreclosure Project, designed to develop systems that would support foreclosure prevention activities and to assist those who are already in foreclosure.

Baltimore Development Corporation

$120,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For continued support of administrative expenses of Maglev Maryland, a program to develop a magnetic levitation high-speed train between Baltimore and Washington. When fully operational, the travel time between the two cities will be less than 20 minutes.

Baltimore Community ToolBank

$35,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Seed funding for the implementation of the Baltimore Community ToolBank, a program that lends tools to community-based nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, and others involved in greening activities. By having access to tools, neighborhood organizations will be able to engage more volunteers, and undertake larger and more ambitious projects.

Baltimore Community Foundation

$5,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward support of the 2011 Baltimore City Annual Sustainability Report, which will serve as an accountability tool to track Baltimore’s progress toward improving the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of the city.

Header photo courtesy of Thread.