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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

North American Family Institute, Inc.

$50,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Capital funding for renovations of Harbor House, a short-term residential shelter for 15 youth in Baltimore City in need of a safe haven. This secure home will serve youth referred by the Departments of Juvenile Services and Social Services who need temporary shelter because of family crises, nonviolent juvenile offenses, or records for running away. Before being reunited with their families, or placed in a foster, adoptive or group home, the youth receive counseling, medical and mental health referral, and on-site remedial educational services.

Nazareth Lutheran Church

$9,294 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Toward costs of renovation, furniture and household items for the creation of Nazareth House II, a second transitional housing facility for recovering male addicts in Highlandtown.

NAACP-Baltimore Branch

$5,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Toward renovation costs of office space and the Community Computer Lab.

Mental Health Association of Maryland, Inc.

$5,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For costs related to producing a survey of mental health providers regarding dual-diagnosis services in Baltimore and Maryland.

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

$50,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
To support the Baltimore CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Campaign, an initiative to increase the use of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and free income tax preparation service. The goal of the program is to increase the number of tax returns prepared for low-income taxpayers eligible to receive the EITC.

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