Deadline: 12 May 2019
Open to: applicants between 19-35 years old at the time they apply
Venue: July 26 – 31, 2019, Toronto, Canada

Description

Emerging City Champions is a fellowship and funding program for young civic innovators with bold ideas to enhance public space, mobility, and civic engagement. This program is powered by 8 80 Cities and John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

The first stop for program participants is the Emerging City Champions Studio in Toronto, Canada. The four-day Studio equips participants with leadership training and practical tools to implement their community project. Champions participate in site tours, workshops, networking events, and engaging presentations by city building experts.

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to anyone with an innovative project idea and the drive to see it through in one of Knight Foundation’s investment communities. Applicants may be activists, educators, tactical urbanists, designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and more. They want diverse voices with fresh perspectives, talent, and commitment to building vibrant neighborhoods and cities.

Benefits

Champions will receive USD 5,000 in seed funding to implement one community project in one year. All travel expenses are covered by the program.

How to apply?

In order to apply, please fill the application form.

For more information, please visit the official web page