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 for a Small Grant?

If you have never received an Abell small grant (requests of $10,000 or less), you must attend an information session to confirm fit with eligibility criteria and funding priorities prior to submitting a small grant application. 

Sign up for an info session

Considering Applying for a Regular Grant?

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?

If you are a returning applicant or have met our eligibility criteria and requirements and are ready to apply for a grant, you may do so on the apply page.

Start a 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

Health Care for the Homeless Inc.

$100,000 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of enabling Health Care for the Homeless to continue providing care to uninsured clients.

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Healthy Neighborhoods Inc.

$180,000 / 2023 / Community Development

In support of Healthy Neighborhoods’ core programs, special projects, and capacity building and assistance with a focus on resident engagement, promotion of neighborhood assets, and investment in housing stock in over 50 neighborhoods across Baltimore City.

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Homeless Persons Representation Project Inc.

$90,000 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of the Economic Justice Program, which focuses on increasing financial and food security by addressing barriers to accessing government benefits through a combination of direct legal representation and advocacy.

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Human Rights for Kids

$50,000 / 2023 / Criminal Justice and Addiction

In support of general operations for Human Rights for Kids (HRFK), which works to advance criminal justice reform for children in Maryland through coalition building and public education. HRFK centers its reform efforts on children’s exposure to trauma as the leading cause of juvenile delinquency and crime.

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Identity Access Project

$46,105 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of Identity Access Project’s partnership with the Franciscan Center to provide vital documents for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

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