Quick Facts
FundingSmall grants up to $10,000 (rolling); larger grants $25,000 to $150,000 (board cycles)
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineRolling for small grants; check Abell for board cycles
FunderAbell Foundation (Private Nonprofit)
The Abell Foundation supports education, community development, and poverty reduction in the Baltimore area. Education grants range from small rolling awards (up to $10,000) to larger board cycle grants ($25,000 to $150,000).
What This Grant Funds
Abell Foundation grants fund innovative K-12 education programs, workforce development, STEM initiatives, and community development in the Baltimore region. Programs serving underserved Baltimore communities are prioritized.
Who Is Eligible
- Nonprofits and public schools in the Baltimore area
- Programs focused on K-12 education and youth development
- Priority for programs serving Baltimore City's most underserved communities
How Forward Education Products Qualify
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit -- innovative AI literacy programming for Abell Foundation education grants in Baltimore
micro:bit Starter Kit -- STEM and CS education for Baltimore-area schools funded through Abell Foundation
Coding for Good Kit -- project-based curriculum for Abell Foundation youth programs in Maryland
Keep in Mind: Abell Foundation is highly selective for larger grants. Start with a small rolling grant to build a relationship. Programs serving Baltimore City's most disadvantaged communities score highest.
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