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.
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 ourfrequently asked questions.
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.
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.
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.
Toward relocation costs of their headquarters to 34 Market Place. The new location affords a highly visible venue for contemporary art works and will become an expanded resource center for artists living in Maryland.
Everyman Theatre, Inc.
$5,000 / 2000 / Arts
In support of an after-school outreach theater program for Baltimore City middle-school and high-school students.
The Carroll Park Foundation, Inc.
$5,000 / 2000 / Arts
For interim operating expenses to support the expanded membership and marketing campaign of the Carroll Mansion in southwest Baltimore.
Baltimore’s Festival of the Arts, Inc.
$25,000 / 2000 / Arts
For support of the 2001 CityARTS Grant Program. The funds are earmarked to benefit emerging and small arts organizations committed to serving youth and disadvantaged neighborhoods.
