Abell Foundation Grants
Abell Foundation · Funder
The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life in Baltimore. They fund seed funding for innovative pilots, ongoing programs, and capital projects, with award amounts ranging from under $10,000 (small grants, rolling basis) to larger amounts reviewed at annual board meetings.
About this grant
The Abell Foundation provides grant funding to nonprofit community partners in Baltimore across multiple program areas including arts, community development, criminal justice, education, environment, health and human services, and workforce development. Small grants of $10,000 or less are reviewed on a rolling basis with no deadline. Regular grants over $10,000 are reviewed at one of five annual Board meetings. First-time applicants for regular grants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying; first-time small grant applicants must attend an information session. The Foundation also provides connection to local and national networks and expertise beyond funding.
Who can apply
Must have
The funder turns down applications that miss any of these.
- Organisation typeApplicant must be a 501(c)(3), or apply through one
Application windows
Past rounds stay listed. Most grants reopen around the same time each year.
No dates on record yet. Check the funder's page.