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

Franciscan Center Inc.

$50,000 / 2022 / Health and Human Services

In support of general operations for the Franciscan Center, which provides food, case management, emergency financial assistance, and employment training to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

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From Prison Cells to PhD Inc.

$45,000 / 2022 / Criminal Justice and Addiction

In support of general operations for the Prison to Professional program (P2P), which helps people with criminal convictions obtain employment and/or postsecondary education. P2P will provide 80 returning citizens with workforce development training, career readiness skills, college application/readiness assistance, and mentoring.

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Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation

$50,000 / 2022 / Health and Human Services

In support of the GEDCO CARES program, which provides food, emergency financial assistance, and employment support to more than 5,000 people each year. This grant supports CARES’ eviction prevention program.

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Health Care for the Homeless Inc.

$100,000 / 2022 / Health and Human Services

In support of covering the cost of care for uninsured individuals at Health Care for the Homeless.

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Higher Achievement Baltimore

$50,000 / 2022 / Education

In support of general operating expenses for Higher Achievement’s after-school program at three Baltimore City schools, which will serve 150-200 students during the 2022-2023 school year.

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