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

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.

Office of the Mayor

$60,000 / 2003 / Community Development
Two-year funding in support of the Baltimore City Immigration Outreach Initiative, to encourage permanent residency in Baltimore City.

Office of the Mayor

$50,000 / 2003 / Education
To help fund the Baltimore City Mayoral Fellowships, Summer 2003. The purpose of the program is to develop a staff recruitment pipeline within City government, by recruiting and training fellows for permanent City government positions.

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.

Parks & People Foundation

$15,000 / 2003 / Education
To underwrite recruitment costs of college students serving as teachers in Super Kids Camp 2003. The summer camp is a six-week educational, cultural and recreational program developed for third-grade Baltimore City public school students performing below grade level.

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