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.

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

The Heritage Crossing Resident Association, Fiscally Sponsored by Fusion Partnerships Inc.

$30,000 / 2024 / Community Development

In support of efforts to engage the Housing Authority of Baltimore to preserve the balance of owner occupants and renters in this mixed-income development. Funds will support legal and other expenses associated with acquiring and reviewing document.

The Urban Alliance Foundation Inc.

$60,000 / 2024 / Education

In support of the Urban Alliance High School Internship Program for up to 90 youth during the 2023-2024 school year.

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Turnaround Tuesday Inc.

$125,000 / 2024 / Workforce Development

In support of helping 300 Baltimore residents secure quality jobs that pay over $16 per hour, offer medical and vacation benefits, and provide a career pathway.

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UMBC Foundation

$60,000 / 2024 / Education

In support of the UMBC Reach Together Tutoring Program, which will provide high-dosage math tutoring for 570 students across eight schools in Baltimore during the 2024-2025 school year.

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Urban Teacher Center DBA City Teaching Alliance

$60,000 / 2024 / Education

In support of general operating expenses for the City Teaching Alliance educator training and support program.

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