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.

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See Our Past Grants

Baltimore HealthCare Access, Inc.

$125,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
Toward the cost of a feasibility study for the implementation of the Regional Non-Profit Health Insurance Cooperative, designed to expand health-care coverage for the working poor and underserved residents of Maryland. The study will examine technical issues, product design and actuarial modeling, market research, business and financial operational models, and regulatory issues.

Urban Teacher Center, Inc. (UTC)

$200,000 / 2010 / Education
Two-year funding for support of the Urban Teacher Center, committed to preparing teachers for Baltimore City’s neediest public schools. The UTC recruits outstanding candidates, equips them with state-of-the-art training, and links their certification to the performance of students. The program serves as a model for teacher preparation and state licensure linked to performance. All UTC fellows make a four-year commitment that includes a one-year residency of coursework combined with a teaching assignment to a group of six to eight students under a supervising teacher, followed by a three-year placement as a full-time teacher in a high-needs urban school. UTC fellows complete their Master’s of Education degrees within the second year and receive a full state dual certificate in elementary and special education based on their students’ performances.

The Urban Alliance Foundation, Inc.

$120,000 / 2010 / Education
Two-year funding to launch a Career Counseling program by the Urban Alliance Baltimore Program for noncollege-bound students at Northwestern High School for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years. The High School Internship Program provides paid internships, individual job-placement assistance, financial aid, alternative education programs, proprietary school and apprenticeships, practice interviews, and resume review. A year-long job-readiness and life-skills curriculum is offered to high school juniors and seniors.

Teach For America Baltimore

$150,000 / 2010 / Education
Ongoing support for expenses related to the cost of recruiting, selecting, and training of 160 additional Teach For America (TFA) corps members, as well as developing TFA alumni for leadership positions in Baltimore City public schools for the 2010-2011 school year. TFA will continue to provide ongoing support to the 160 corps members entering their second year of teaching.

St. Cecilia Roman Catholic School

$5,000 / 2010 / Education
Toward support of the CityWide Special Education Advocacy Project for Baltimore City public school students with disabilities.

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