February 3, 2026—Applications for the 2026-2027 Peace Seed Grants are now open. Click here to apply.
The AMS Community Engagement & Action Committee awards annual Peace Seed Grants (amounts range between $100 and $1,000) to help fund projects that promote peace and social justice education. The grants are presented in memory of educator Ursula Thrush (1930 – 2002), whose dedication to the concept of peace through children inspired many to advance peace education in their classrooms and communities.
Learn more about Ursula’s legacy.
The successful applicant will:
- Have experience in a Montessori environment;
- Clearly articulate how the funds would be used to advance peace and social justice in a Montessori community;
- Report on the effect of the project upon completion of the work.
The proposed project should be designed to:
- Further peace and social justice education;
- Reach a significant number of diverse children and/or educators;
- Accomplish its goals in the 26-27 school year.
Application timeline:
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Acceptance Notification: May 30, 2026
AMS Peace Seed Grants are financed through donations to the AMS Peace & Social Justice Fund.