Our 2027 application deadlines and board meeting schedule are now available.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

See Our Past Grants

Teens With Trauma

$20,000 / 2026 / Health and Human Services

In support of Teens with Trauma’s general operations.

The Urban Alliance Foundation Inc.

$70,000 / 2026 / Education

In support of internship and apprenticeship pathways for 300 Baltimore City students during the 2026-2027 program year.

The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism

$100,000 / 2026 / Community Development

In support of expanding coverage of affordability and Baltimore’s changing economy.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

$40,000 / 2026 / Education

In support of the UMBC Reach Together Tutoring Program (RTTP), a program providing high-dosage mathematics tutoring for 700 students across 14 schools in Baltimore during the 2026-2027 school year.

Whitelock Community Farm / St. Francis Neighborhood Center

$25,000 / 2026 / Community Development

In support of Nourishing Whitelock: Community Stewardship for Food Access and Environmental Health.

Header photo courtesy of Thread.