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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 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 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 your saved application or submit a report for a previously awarded grant.

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See Our Past Grants

Patterson Park Community Development Corporation

$140,000 / 2000 / Community Development
Two grants in support of the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, including moving expenses to accommodate staff expansion; and two-year funding of the position of Assistant Director.

Patterson Park Community Development Corporation

$120,000 / 2000 / Community Development
Two-year funding in support of an Assistant Program Manager. Responsibilities include assisting in the oversight of acquisitions, renovations, and sale of houses in the neighborhood as part of an effort to halt deterioration and vacancies.

Office of the Mayor

$5,000 / 2000 / Community Development
For costs related to development of a high-tech strategy for Baltimore City.

Office of the Mayor

$65,000 / 2000 / Community Development
To create a land use and redevelopment plan for the Middle East neighborhood north of Johns Hopkins Hospital. The plan will include a feasibility study for a biomedical research facility and a market analysis exploring other possible economic, retail, and residential uses.

Office of the Mayor

$77,000 / 2000 / Community Development
Three grants in support of the development of a CitiStat system. The program will enable Baltimore City’s municipal administration departments to analyze data to track progress, manage staff, deploy resources more effectively, and create cost savings.

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