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Madhu Fund Emergency Small Grants Program is a grant from the Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) that provides one-time emergency financial support of up to $250 to households with one or more autistic members experiencing financial hardship.
Created in 2020 in memory of long-time AUSOM member Madhu Thibaudeau, funds may be used for rent assistance when eviction is imminent, personal care items, household supplies, baby supplies, and autism-related technology. Grants are awarded throughout the year as funds are available and are intended as bridge funding for emergencies or items that significantly impact quality of life.
Eligible applicants are households with one or more autistic members in financial hardship.
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Please help us replenish the Madhu Fund with your gift today!! Support members of the local Autism community with your gift to The Madhu Fund at AUSOM! The Madhu Thibaudeau Family Fund at the Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) was created in memory of Madhu Thibaudeau, a long-time AUSOM member, board member, volunteer and staff member, who passed away suddenly in March 2019.
Her legacy of kindness, support and giving is remembered with the creation of this fund and the many donations made in her name to the Autism Society of Maryland. Since its creation in April 2020, AUSOM has awarded small grants to Autistic individuals and their family members who need emergency support. With your help, we can continue to assist individuals and families in need.
Please consider making a gift of $15, $20, $50 or more to the Madhu Fund. The Madhu Fund provides a grant of up to $250 for a household with one or more Autistic members that is experiencing financial hardship. This one-time “bridge” funding is intended to be used for an emergency or for something that will significantly impact the quality of life for the individual(s) with Autism in the household.
Examples of items that may be funded include but are not limited to: Rent payment when eviction is imminent Personal care items (e.g., clothing, hygiene products) Household supplies (e.g., paper products, cleaning supplies) Baby supplies (e.g., diapers, formula) Autism-related technology These one-time grants are awarded throughout the year as funds are available. They are designed to meet the unique needs of our local Autism community.
Know someone who might benefit from this fund? Questions? Contact us at info@autismsocietymd.
org or 410-290-3466. Thank you for your generous support!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Households with one or more autistic members in financial hardship. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Madhu Fund Emergency Small Grants Program is funded by Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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