A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice

An organization supporting nonviolence education, social and economic justice organizing since 1974.

[A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice @ajmuste]

📣Our Rapid Response Grant Applications are now open!✊

Apply on our website or via the link in our bio!

#rapidresponsegrant #fundingopportunities #grassrootsorganizing

[A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice @ajmuste]

On this day in 1959, A.J. Muste—our namesake—participated in the campaign, 'Omaha Action: Nonviolence Against Nuclear Missile Policy,' organized by the Committee for Nonviolent Action (CNVA). His act of civil disobedience is a powerful example of his lifelong commitment to peace and nonviolent resistance.

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Announcing our June Rapid Response grantee, Borderlands Resource Initiative! ✊

We're proud to support Borderlands Resource Initiative's work to ensure immigrant communities can access their rights and support networks which keep communities informed and empowered.

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We are looking for Advisory Committee Members (voluntary position) ! The Advisory Committee plays a key role in informing the Muste Foundation’s grantmaking process. We're looking for:

🔸Demonstrated experience in grassroots activism, community organizing, movement building, advocacy efforts, and understanding the needs of frontline communities
🔸Familiarity with local, regional, or national social justice movements and organizing strategies.
🔸Knowledge of emerging grassroots organizations, campaigns, and movement-building efforts.

....and more!

Find out more and apply on Idealist! Link in bio!

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A historic victory powered by organizing, solidarity, and worker power. Their strike helped secure union protections and remains a strong example of what collective action can achieve! ✊💪

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The mobilization of the Livermore Action Group reminds us of the power of nonviolent civil disobedience in the face of injustice and how this often remains true in current times. Onward!

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With the help of a rapid response grant, Carolina for All was able to mobilize against South Carolina’s General Assembly’s plans to fund private prisons and immigrant detention centers. Carolina for All engaged with community leaders, faith leaders and members of impacted communities. They successfully applied pressure to the General Assembly so that the proposal for funding was not prioritized and passed in the session.

The power of grassroots organizing continues to shape our communities and strengthen democracy! ✊

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The 1982 Rally for Nuclear Disarmament remains one of the largest peace demonstrations in U.S. history—a powerful reminder of what collective action can achieve!

#OnThisDay #NuclearDisarmament

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Honoring the late Clarence B. Jones, a civil rights activist and close friend of MLK Jr., who contributed to the iconic, 'I Have A Dream' speech.

Clarence B. Jones was a lawyer and a fierce force behind the scenes throughout civil rights history. He fought against discriminatory policies, and contributed to and planned multiple protests and actions including in the racially segregated Birmingham, AL in the 1960s and the March on Washington.

Rest in Power. ✊

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Announcing our May Rapid Response grantees, Nashville People's Budget Coalition and Peace Economy Project!

The Rapid Response Grant Fund (for June) closes tomorrow at 4pm EST.

#rapidresponse #funding #socialjusticefunding

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On this day, 65 years ago, many gathered to hear civil rights leaders defend the Freedom Riders in Montgomery, AL. The courage and solidarity shown in 1961 continues to inspire movements for freedom and dignity today. ✊ #OnThisDay #FreedomRiders #CivilRightsMovement

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Grantee Spotlight! Movimiento Cosecha New Jersey supports immigrant communities across the state. From community education to volunteer mobilization, this work helps keep communities informed, connected, & protected.

The Muste Foundation is proud to support such impactful work!

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When communities face urgent threats, rapid response matters. The A.J. Muste Foundation is proud to support our rapid response grantees as they organize and meet this moment head-on!

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Rapid Response Grant Applications remain open until this Friday at 4pm EST! Apply for a grant today! Link in bio.
#funding #grants

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As we celebrate Earth Day, let us highlight a couple of our grantees, @pop4climate & @ClimateDefiance,  who have made strides in climate activism. Their bold direct action campaigns & mobilizations demand real change from corporations & politicians regarding the climate crisis.

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Have you seen our annual report? Check out what we and our grantees have accomplished in the past year.

Available on our website in our bio!

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If you're in NYC this week, attend the Latinx Freedom National Conference this Thursday and Friday! 📣 Our Board Director, Johanna Fernández, co-organized this event, which brings together veterans of the Latinx movement in the 1960s, activists, and the public.

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📢Attention! Our Rapid Response grant applications are open for April! The deadline to submit applications is Friday, April 10.

To find out more about our requirements visit our website linked in our bio.

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Our Organizing Grant's Request for Application is closing on April 6, 2PM EST.

Learn more and apply now on our website linked in our bio!

#funding #grassrootsorganizing

[A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice @ajmuste]

Our Organizing Grant application is now open! The LOI process will remain open until April 6 at 2pm EST.

Go to the link in our bio to start your application! 📣