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.

Learn More About Our Process

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.

Submit an Application

Considering Applying for a Small Grant?

If you have never received an Abell small grant (requests of $10,000 or less), you must attend an information session to confirm fit with eligibility criteria and funding priorities prior to submitting a small grant application. 

Sign up for an info session

Considering Applying for a Regular Grant?

First-time applicants with grant requests greater than $10,000 should submit a short letter of inquiry prior to submitting a regular grant application. For guidance on what to include in your LOI, please reference our frequently asked questions.

Submit an LOI

Ready to Apply?

If you are a returning applicant or have met our eligibility criteria and requirements and are ready to apply for a grant, you may do so on the apply page.

Start a Grant Application

Returning to a Saved Application or Submitting a Report?

Log into the grant portal below to return to your saved application or submit a report for a previously awarded grant.

Return to Your Application or Submit a Report

See Our Past Grants

Mariposa Child Success Programs

$30,000 / 2012 / Education
For the development of an evaluation tool for the Promoting School Success Program, which serves teachers in Baltimore City Public Schools. The 32-hour program focuses on teacher training in student-relationship skills, and its objective is to reduce overall classroom disruption.

Maryland Center for Arts and Technology, Inc.

$40,000 / 2012 / Workforce Development
For continued support of health care and evening GED training for 20 unemployed and underemployed youth and adults in Baltimore City.

Maryland Citizens for the Arts Foundation

$5,000 / 2012 / Arts
For continued funding to ensure state support of educational and outreach arts programs. Representing the interests of hundreds of arts organizations and artists throughout Maryland, Maryland Citizens for the Arts works through a network of arts advocates, educators, administrators, and volunteers to make the case for public support.

Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.

$75,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
For support of education regarding implementation of the Affordable Care Act, which provides health insurance coverage to the uninsured.

Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.

$5,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
For support of an event in recognition of policy changes to expand access to affordable health care.

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