Are You Eligible?
Before you apply please make sure you meet the following criteria.
Must be 19 years or older at the time of application.
Preference will be given to those who can attend all three days of the Studio.*
Applicants must reside in the Province of Ontario or in a First Nations Territory within the provincial boundary of Ontario during the time of project implementation.
Project must take place in the Province of Ontario or in a First Nations Territory within the provincial boundary of Ontario.
Applicants must propose a community project that activates public space, enhances civic engagement, and/or fosters social inclusion.
*The OCC Orientation will be held online on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Toronto Studio will be held in-person over two full days on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026 and will be held in-person. Travel, meals, and accommodation will be provided to the successful applicants that are chosen for the 2026 program.
Please Note: You may submit your answers in text, or a recorded audio format, using the online form. If you would like to see the questions before you submit, please refer to this document.
If you would prefer to submit using a fillable PDF form, you can download the application form here and email it to OCCSupport@880cities.org.