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

SOS Fund, Fiscally Sponsored by Parity Baltimore Inc.

$65,000 / 2023 / Community Development

In support of staffing expansion and deployment of housing stabilization interventions across the city to vulnerable residents. SOS Fund addresses the systemic housing instability experienced by historically red-lined communities in Baltimore City.

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South Baltimore Learning Center

$50,000 / 2023 / Workforce Development

In support of the South Baltimore Learning Center, which offers math and reading remediation, sector skills training, and career exploration to 100 Baltimore residents through the Career Skills Academy.

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Special Education Policy and Advocacy Project, Fiscally Sponsored by Fund for Educational Excellence

$100,000 / 2023 / Education

In support of a policy advocate position that will work toward comprehensive special education reform across the state.

Tahirih Justice Center

$50,000 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of providing free immigration legal services and social services coordination to survivors of gender-based violence.

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Associated Catholic Charities Inc.

$50,000 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of the eviction prevention and Traveler’s Aid programs at Samaritan Center, which are critical sources of financial support for individuals facing eviction, and homeless individuals in need of assistance to return home.

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