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

So What Else Inc.

$25,000 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of So What Else’s food rescue and distribution program, which operates weekly food distribution events at sites throughout Baltimore City.

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The Samaritan Community

$25,000 / 2023 / Health and Human Services

In support of general operations for The Samaritan Community, which provides counseling, case management, emergency financial assistance, and other support services to more than 300 vulnerable households each year.

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Women’s Housing Coalition

$50,000 / 2023 / Criminal Justice and Addiction

In support of general operations for the Women’s Housing Coalition, which provides secure permanent and supportive housing for individuals and families.

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Baltimore Corps

$125,000 / 2023 / Community Development

In support of staff and operational costs for year two of the Campaign for Citywide Service, an effort to respond to the needs and challenges facing Baltimore City and provide residents with meaningful employment opportunities in public health. Funds will also support costs associated with strengthening the network of resources for social innovators in Baltimore.

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Baltimore Green Justice Workers Cooperative, Fiscally Sponsored by Project Millions More Movement Baltimore Inc.

$50,000 / 2023 / Workforce Development

In support of capacity building for the Baltimore Green Justice Workers Collaborative to launch a pilot program to train 20 Baltimore City residents ages 25+ for entry-level jobs in the wind industry.

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