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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.

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 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

Civil Justice, Inc.

$69,250 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Two-year funding for support of the Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Project. The purpose of the project is to provide direct legal representation to a limited number of victims of foreclosure rescue fraud. The project will assess the effectiveness of the Protection of Homeowners of Foreclosure Act of 2005.

Citizens Planning and Housing Association.

$15,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the eviction reform initiative in Baltimore City. CPHA will host workshops and disseminate educational materials through print, electronic newsletters, the web, and community meetings, encouraging a prohibition of placing tenant property in the public right-of-way, and requiring landlords to take responsibility for disposal of the property.

Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance

$5,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Organizational start-up costs to develop a network of businesses and citizens promoting the development of the local economy and increasing the sustainability of business practices. Activities include an educational and marketing campaign encouraging Baltimore area residents to buy food, goods, and services from local, independently owned businesses and farms; a pilot recycling program in ten schools; and development of a biofuel cooperative.

Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity

$35,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the restoration of seven Chesapeake Habitat houses in the Patterson Park community for sale to low-income families. Chesapeake Habitat works to maintain affordable housing using the Habitat model of volunteer labor and “sweat equity.”

Carroll Museums, Inc.

$25,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Capital funding toward a major restoration of Carroll Mansion, shuttered from 1997 to 2002. The refurbishing will serve as a cornerstone for Jonestown’s renaissance. As part of the Heritage Walk, Carroll Mansion will expand its collaborations with neighboring cultural institutions and become a venue for community gatherings and cultural events.

Header photo courtesy of Thread.