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 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 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 your saved application or submit a report for a previously awarded grant.

Return to Your Application or Submit a Report

See Our Past Grants

Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation

$63,900 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of a pilot nursing program designed to enroll Good Samaritan Hospital employees in nursing school at Coppin State College Nursing and remediation classes are offered to 30 Good Samaritan employees on-site at the hospital.

Fusion Partnerships, Inc.

$50,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For support of Power Inside, a literacy, life skills and community re-integration program for women currently or formerly incarcerated in the Baltimore City Detention Center. The purpose of the program is to reduce the recidivism rate among the female transient jail population.

Episcopal Social Ministries

$25,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
In support of the Collington Square Re-Entry Program Expansion Project. The eight-week faith-based program offers support services, job training and job placement to addicted men and women in recovery.

Episcopal Housing Corporation

$27,200 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For the development of Curry Oxford House, a residential treatment center for eight recovering male addicts, in Lafayette Square. The Oxford House model provides a structured environment and is democratically run, self-supporting, and drug-free. Each resident must have employment and pay weekly rent; if found to be using alcohol or drugs, the resident is asked to leave immediately.

The Enterprise Foundation

$100,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Two-year funding for the continuation of the Re-Entry Partnership (REP) initiative, expanding the program into the Park Heights Avenue area REP incorporates both a pre-release and post-release component to work with offenders on work readiness, life skills and social needs. In order to ensure the ex-offender a smooth transition back into the community, REP makes available an array of support services, including transportation at time of release.

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