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

Baltimore Corps

$95,700 / 2022 / Education

In support of the Baltimore Corps Mayoral Internship Program, which allows 15 students to participate in ten-week, full-time internships in city offices and agencies and work on executive-level projects.

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Baltimore Curriculum Project Inc.

$250,000 / 2022 / Education

In support of Baltimore Curriculum Project’s renovation of Hampstead Hill Academy, which will add approximately 15,000 square feet of space, four new classrooms, a dedicated gymnasium, an auditorium/performing arts space, and a rooftop recreational area.

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Baltimore Furniture Bank, Fiscally Sponsored by Fusion Partnerships Inc.

$40,000 / 2022 / Health and Human Services

In support of general operations for Baltimore Furniture Bank, which provides donated furniture to homeless individuals who are moving into housing.

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Black Women Build – Baltimore

$110,000 / 2022 / Community Development

In support of homebuyer incentives for Black women to purchase formerly vacant houses they help to renovate in West Baltimore. The initiative is intended to help Black women build carpentry and housing rehabilitation skills and enable wealth-building in communities that have historically been underinvested and undervalued.

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Charm City Care Connection

$50,000 / 2022 / Criminal Justice and Addiction

In support of continued operations of the Harm Reduction Drop-in Center (HRDC), which provides a safe space for people with substance use disorder to access needed services and support. The HRDC provides low-barrier and easy-to-access services, including syringe exchange, fentanyl test strip distribution, naloxone distribution, community meals, and case management.

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