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 Child First Authority, Inc.

$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For support of the 2011 Child First Rokkball Summer Program, a sports initiative that combines baseball and rock-and-roll music, for at-risk Baltimore City children and youth.

Baltimore Browns Football and Cheer Program

$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward expenses including uniforms, equipment, referee fees, and traveling expenses for the Baltimore Browns Football and Cheer Program.

Agape Family Empowerment Center

$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward expenses related to the Park Heights Saints Football program for youth in the Park Heights community. The program emphasizes teamwork, self-respect, and achievement in school and in life.

Advocates for Children and Youth

$50,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward continued support of activities to improve the outcomes of Baltimore City children in the child welfare system.

Adoptions Together, Inc.

$214,835 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
To partner with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services in a program to achieve permanency for 135 foster children. The program will identify and recruit family members and others who may be interested in adopting or becoming guardians. Once the children are placed with permanent families, the staff will create a plan for post-placement support.

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