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 City Department of Planning

$95,680 / 2011 / Community Development
Two-year funding for the implementation of the Food Policy Task Force recommendations. Initiatives include strategies to increase access to healthy, affordable food particularly in the “food deserts” in underserved neighborhoods in Baltimore City. By working with community partners, the Food Policy Director will support the development of the Virtual Supermarket, an online order and delivery service; expansion of farmers’ markets; revitalization of public markets to offer fresh local produce; development of a food circulator bus providing transportation for public housing residents to grocery stores and farmers’ markets; and maintenance of urban agricultural production and distribution.

Baltimore City Department of Planning

$5,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward support of the cost of a housing market value analysis for Baltimore City. This study will include current residential sale prices, occupancy and abandonment rates, vacant lands, foreclosure rates, subsidized housing, rentals, and commercial uses.

Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development

$118,500 / 2011 / Community Development
For support of a pilot project within the Weatherization Assistance Program to assist low-income families to access benefits and services.

Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development

$75,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward support of the Green and Healthy Homes pilot program, which focuses on energy savings.

Action In Maturity, Inc.

$27,000 / 2011 / Community Development
To provide dedicated transportation services to low-income senior citizens in Baltimore City. The services include fixed routes, connecting seniors to grocery stores, medical centers, post offices, and banks on a weekly schedule.

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