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

United Ministries, Inc.

$30,000 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For continued support of Earl’s Place Transitional Housing Project, targeting recovering addicts who are homeless and often HIV-positive. The program provides interim housing for 17 homeless men, and requires a monthly fee of 30 percent of the participants’ income, when they are holding down jobs and living in transitional housing.

Transitioning Lives, Inc.

$18,580 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Two grants for a reserve operating fund in support of residential, outreach, and advocacy programs for ex-offenders. Transitioning Lives houses up to eight ex-offenders for a period of up to six months and offers a highly structured program of counseling, job-readiness training, and homemaking.

Talitha Cumi Safe Haven

$5,000 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For the purchase of computer equipment and furniture to enhance computer training for women recovering from substance abuse in the Park Heights area. As part of the support, the program will help women prepare for GEDs and prepare them for the job application process.

TAEL Enterprise, Inc.

$5,000 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For expenses related to relocation of female ex-offenders to a new transitional housing facility. In addition to providing five women with safe housing, TAEL offers assistance with applying for social service benefits, classes on job readiness skills, medical evaluations, referrals to health services, daily meals, and basic computer training.

TAEL Enterprise, Inc.

$5,000 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
To provide rent, utilities, and related expenses at UPRISING House, a transitional housing program serving six female ex-offenders and their children. The clients will be encouraged to pursue education, acquire job skills, and set life goals to become self-sufficient and economically independent.

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