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

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.

Return to Your Application or Submit a Report

See Our Past Grants

Patterson Park Community Development Corporation

$5,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Seed funding for the establishment of the Baltimore Panteras, a new soccer program for children in East Baltimore.

Patrick Allison House

$40,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Two-year support for a therapeutic transitional housing program to serve ex-offenders in Baltimore City who are facing re-entry challenges of housing, drug treatment, and employment.

Parks & People Foundation

$60,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For support of the after-school Youth Sports Programs for 1,300 elementary and middle school students in Baltimore City public schools. It is expected that players will maintain at least a C average and 90 percent school attendance.

Park Heights Community Health Alliance

$200,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Toward the construction costs of a community-based and-managed. Men’s Health Center serving uninsured and underinsured low-income men in the Park Heights Avenue community. The health complex serves approximately 3,000 men annually, offering comprehensive medical services, including primary medical care, health education, disease screening, management of HIV/AIDS, counseling for substance abuse and mental health, and support group therapy.

The Northeast Youth League, Inc.

$30,535 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For the renovation costs of the baseball field at DeWees Park in the Mid-Govans community of northeast Baltimore. The field provides an expanded and safe athletic program for neighborhood youth.

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