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.

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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

NCADD-Maryland

$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For general support of the NCADD-Maryland program that provides education information and assistance to combat alcoholism and other drug addictions. Through coalition building, information sharing, and active engagement with policy makers, NCADD provides technical assistance and timely action alerts to treatment and recovery communities.

NCADD-Maryland (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)

$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the cost of a statewide poll to determine the level of voter support for raising the alcohol beverage tax as a way to fund addiction treatment and prevention services.

Marian House, Inc.

$75,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward renovation costs for the expansion of five additional units of the Marian House Transitional Program, and toward support of the accompanying transitional housing and supportive services program for homeless women and children. The opportunity to stay up to 24 months affords clients weekly individual and group counseling, daily living skills training, planning for education and job training, and placement services.

The Light of Truth Center, Inc.

$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward payment of expenses for property insurance, utilities, and an occupancy permit for a supportive housing facility at 244 North Patterson Park Avenue, designed to serve women recovering from substance abuse.

Episcopal Community Services of Maryland

$50,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward continued support for 50 ex-offenders enrolled in the eight-week Jericho Reentry Program. By providing stable housing for up to one year, clients benefit from case management, job training, life-skills training, and job placement. Typically, clients are in need of addiction treatment, mental health services, housing, furthering education, and positive role models.

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