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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.

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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

The Samaritan Center

$50,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Two grants for continued funding of the Travel Voucher Program, which helps homeless people in need of travel assistance. The programs provide bus vouchers to more than 400 homeless people who want to leave Baltimore to reunite with family, find employment, or receive treatment for substance abuse.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, Inc.

$80,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For the establishment of the Learn to Earn Program, a job training readiness program at the St. Ambrose Outreach Center. The program helps participants improve language arts, math, and computer skills; prepare and obtain GEDs; and seek, secure and retain jobs.

Rose Street Community Center

$450,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Two grants for continued support of rehabilitation services for ex-offenders, residents recovering from substance abuse, and at-risk youth. The center provides transitional housing and case management to an average of 30 men per week, linking them to employment. It provides stipends to an average of 40 other participants each week to assist with living expenses, and provides youth with after-school and community activities.

Quarterway Houses, Inc.

$10,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
In support of the Staff Tuition Reimbursement Plan for clinical staff of the Tuerk House. It is expected that the program will increase staff retention, improve levels of certification, and encourage professional development.

Planned Parenthood of Maryland, Inc.

$100,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Capital funding for the renovation of a building at 330 North Howard Street, to create a restructured facility designed to house a downsized operation. The building will include space for Planned Parenthood’s recently expanded training and education program.

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