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?

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 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 your saved application or submit a report for a previously awarded grant.

Return to Your Application or Submit a Report

See Our Past Grants

Together We Can, Inc.

$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For the purchase of furniture, appliances, and supplies for two additional residential facilities for persons recovering from substance abuse.

TAEL Enterprise, Inc.

$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the cost of minor repairs, water and utility bills, and food for a transitional housing facility for homeless women.

Safe Haven in the Junction

$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For general support of a transitional housing facility for 15 homeless men recovering from substance abuse. Expenses cover utility bills, household supplies, learning materials for GED preparation, drug testing, and an alcohol Breathalyzer.

New Vision House of Hope, Inc.

$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Emergency funding toward the cost of utility bills for two transitional houses, and for the purchase and installation of a new furnace.

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.

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