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

Koinonia Baptist Church

$5,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For removal of lead in metal windows in a building that houses a day care program for toddlers.

Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute

$71,781 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For the development and evaluation of the Urban eClinic Project, an electronic system created to improve health care in an urban setting.

Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.

$5,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
To provide emergency shelter for homeless persons with disabilities.

Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.

$75,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
Costs for expansion of the Baltimore Housing First pilot project for homeless persons with physical and mental disabilities. Based on a national model that places homeless persons in stable housing as a first priority and then follows up with supportive services provided by outreach workers, Baltimore’s project expects to provide permanent housing and supportive services to 100 chronically homeless individuals over a five-year period.

Harlem Park Buckeyes

$5,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
Toward the purchase of uniforms and equipment for 150 youth participating in the Harlem Park football program.

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