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Grants - The Abell Foundation Abell History Trustees & Staff Annual Reports Health & Human Services Education Community Development Workforce Development Criminal Justice & Addiction Environment Arts Grants Program-Related Investments Mission-Related Investments Direct Investments Publications Library News & Features FAQs Past Grants Submission Templates Current Investments Contact FAQs Past Grants Submission Templates Current Investments Contact 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 Eligibility and Review Criteria For all nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding, regardless of the request amount. For grant requests of $10,000 or less. Reviewed on a rolling basis.

There is no deadline to apply. For grant requests greater than $10,000. Reviewed at one of the Foundation’s five annual Board meetings.

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 r eference our frequently asked questions . 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.

Return to Your Application or Submit a Report Criminal Justice and Addiction Health and Human Services Banner Neighborhoods Community Corporation $80,000 / 2025 / Community Development In support of general operations for programs serving vulnerable young people and older adults in East Baltimore communities.

Cornerstone Community Housing Inc. $100,000 / 2025 / Criminal Justice and Addiction In support of operating costs for Earl’s Place, which provides supportive recovery housing for men. The Ingenuity Project Inc. $350,000 / 2025 / Education In support of the 2025-2026 Ingenuity Project, an advanced math, science, and research program for 915 middle and high school students in Baltimore City.

$20,000 / 2025 / Community Development In support of organizing for Baltimore renters’ rights and policies that prevent evictions, provide housing stability, and improve the lives of renter households. $50,000 / 2025 / Criminal Justice and Addiction In support of general operations for transitional and permanent housing for women and children. Header photo courtesy of Thread.

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