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.

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See Our Past Grants

Soccer Without Borders Baltimore

$25,000 / 2017 / Health and Human Services

In support of the Soccer Without Borders after-school program for middle-school immigrant students.

Soccer Without Borders Baltimore

$60,000 / 2021 / Health and Human Services

Soccer Without Borders provides year-round soccer and academic support programs for refugee, asylum-seekers, and immigrant youth. Soccer Without Borders provides a safe and supportive environment for youth, as well as English language development, through its soccer teams. This grant supports the high school program, which serves up to 90 youth in Baltimore City.

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Soccer Without Borders Baltimore

$50,000 / 2021 / Health and Human Services

Soccer Without Borders provides year-round soccer and academic support programs for refugee, asylum-seekers, and immigrant youth. This grant is for Soccer Without Borders capital campaign to purchase its own building in Highlandtown.  This building will serve as the headquarters for Soccer Without Borders National as well as its Baltimore chapter.

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Solvivaz Nation LLC DBA Conscious Heads Barber Shop / Ingram Family Foundation Inc.

$40,000 / 2026 / Workforce Development

In support of Conscious Heads’ Barbering Boot Camp, providing 35 Baltimoreans ages 16 to 24 years old with training in barbering. The program will also support 15 young adults as apprentices and will provide free haircuts to hundreds of Baltimore residents.

SOS Fund / Parity Baltimore Inc.

$300,000 / 2026 / Community Development

In support of the “Reclaim Baltimore” comprehensive strategy that focuses on retention of Baltimore legacy homeownership and creation of opportunities for former residents to return to Baltimore.

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