How much funding does Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund provide?

Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund provides Up to $1,500 per individual; up to $6,000 per year total in funding.

When is the deadline for Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund?

Geography: In Anne Arundel County; Serving Anne Arundel County.

How often is Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund offered?

Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund

Arundel Community Development Services Inc

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Funding Amount

Up to $1,500 per individual; up to $6,000 per year total

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Timeline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until calendar year allotment is expended.”

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Geography

In Anne Arundel County
Serving Anne Arundel County

Other requirements

ACDS staff
ACDS Board members

Overview

The Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund supports professional development for ACDS staff, Board members, and emerging leaders working in and serving the needs of Anne Arundel County communities.

Geographic Scope: Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Eligible Applicants:

ACDS staff
ACDS Board members
Leaders and emerging leaders in housing and community development working in Anne Arundel County
Community organizations serving Anne Arundel County

Focus Areas:

Professional development and training
Leadership development
Technical assistance training (e.g., CDBG training)
Housing and community development industry education

Award Details:

Typically awards up to $6,000 per calendar year
Maximum award of $1,500 per individual
Recent awards have ranged from $500-$1,500
Past recipients have used funds for:
- HUD Basically CDBG training
- Leadership and management skills courses
- Housing counselor certification programs
- Community Association Institute (CAI) trainings

Background: Ardath M. Cade is a champion of affordable housing and community development throughout Maryland and Anne Arundel County. During her tenure as a county official, she helped launch the creation of ACDS. The scholarship fund aims to grow new and emerging leaders at ACDS and in the housing and community development industry.

Contact Information:

Phone: 410-222-7600
Email: info@acdsinc.org
Address: 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Website: acdsinc.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until calendar year allotment is expended. Applicants should allow at least 4 weeks for consideration and approval.

How to Apply:

Download the AMC Scholarship Application form from the ACDS website
Complete the application
Submit to ACDS (contact info below)

Required Materials:

Completed AMC Scholarship Application form
Description of professional development/training opportunity
Explanation of how the training will impact your work and the community

Contact for Application Submission:

Phone: 410-222-7600
Email: info@acdsinc.org
Address: 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

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What Arundel Community Development Services Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 105
Total given: $12.85M
Median grant: $36K
Range: $7,500–$2.87M

By dollars: Maryland >99%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: Annapolis, MD; Glen Burnie, MD; Baltimore, MD.
4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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