The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore.
Donor Name: Abell Foundation
State: Maryland
City: Baltimore
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
They 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 nonprofit partners through connection to local and national networks, as well as team’s deep experience in and knowledge of Baltimore as it relates to program areas.
Focus Areas
- Health & Human Services
- Education
- Community Development
- Workforce Development
- Criminal Justice & Addiction
- Environment
- Arts.
Types of Grants
- Seed funding for start-ups, pilots, and research initiatives aimed at finding innovative solutions
- Support for ongoing projects that provide much-needed services and/or show evidence of strong outcomes
- Capital grants that support new construction, renovation, purchase of property, and/or capital equipment
- General operating support
- Outreach and advocacy efforts to develop, promote, and advance policies that address systemic challenges and/or create new opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
The Abell Foundation provides grant funding to organizations that:
- Have 501c3 or 509a nonprofit tax status, or are a government agency or a fiscally sponsored project
- All applicants must submit a copy of their IRS determination letter, federal tax identification number (EIN), or proof of fiscal sponsorship
- Operate programs or projects that fall into one of Abell’s program areas
- Focus on Baltimore City.
For more information, visit Abell Foundation.
