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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.

Learn More About Our Process

Submit an Application

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.

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.

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.

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.

See Our Past Grants

Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers

$9,000 / 2003 / Other
For 2003 membership dues.

Youth Enterprise Services, Inc.

$7,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Toward the purchase of a property for use as a residential treatment facility for at-risk adolescent males.

Vehicles for Change, Inc.

$45,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Fifth-year funding of a transportation program to provide reconditioned cars for participants of the Affordable Housing Initiative program, and to other low-income residents of Baltimore City who need cars to get to work.

University of Maryland School of Law

$5,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
In support of the Civil Legal Needs Assessment project of the Drug Policy and Public Health Strategies Clinic.

University of Maryland Baltimore County

$5,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
To provide tuition and related fees for coursework in the Social Work Department for a STRIVE Baltimore employee.

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