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

Siyana Partners, Fiscally Sponsored by Fund for Educational Excellence

$50,000 / 2026 / Education

In support of a second cohort of 10 Baltimore childcare providers to participate in the Equity in Early Education for Baltimore (E3B) program, reaching approximately 30 early childhood educators and 200 children.

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Soccer Without Borders Baltimore

$50,000 / 2026 / Health and Human Services

In support of Soccer Without Borders’ Baltimore City high school programs.

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Solvivaz Nation LLC DBA Conscious Heads Barber Shop / Ingram Family Foundation Inc.

$40,000 / 2026 / Workforce Development

In support of Conscious Heads’ Barbering Boot Camp, providing 35 Baltimoreans ages 16 to 24 years old with training in barbering. The program will also support 15 young adults as apprentices and will provide free haircuts to hundreds of Baltimore residents.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

$40,000 / 2026 / Health and Human Services

In support of the Beans and Bread Homeless Day Resource Center, which provides a range of supportive services for people experiencing homelessness, including two daily meals, case management, and connections to housing, health care and employment services.

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Teach For America Baltimore

$100,000 / 2026 / Education

In support of general operating support for Teach For America Baltimore to train 142 corps members and support over 1,000 alumni during the 2025-2026 school year.

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