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

Lydia’s House in Southeast

$75,000 / 2022 / Workforce Development

In support of the Leaders in Transition program, assisting 40 Baltimore City High School students with disabilities to discover and pursue their career interests through paid work experience at healthcare institutions.

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Marian House Inc.

$100,000 / 2022 / Criminal Justice and Addiction

In support of general operations for Marian House’s transitional housing program for single women. At this 14-bed facility, Marian House offers weekly individual and group counseling, and programs for daily living skills, educational goal attainment, and job training.

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Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund Inc.

$75,000 / 2022 / Health and Human Services

In support of general operations for the Health Care for All Coalition – Maryland’s largest and most diverse coalition of health care consumers – as it focuses on improving the Easy Enrollment Program, insurance subsidies for young adults, and the Prescription Drug Affordability Board; and launches a resolution to expand insurance access to all Marylanders, regardless of immigration status.

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Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement

$170,938 / 2022 / Criminal Justice and Addiction

In support of the salary of a Warrant Service Analyst who will reconfigure Baltimore City’s warrant service to prioritize violent and repeat offenders, increasing the likelihood that law enforcement agencies will effectively deploy limited resources and reduce crime.

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Mentoring Mentors Inc.

$30,000 / 2022 / Health and Human Services

In support of Mentoring Mentors’ out-of-school time program for middle and high school-aged Black youth in Baltimore City.

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