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 Studio will take place on October 16, 24, and 25, 2025. The OCC Orientation will be held online on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The Toronto Studio will be held in-person over two full days on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 2025 and will be held in-person. Travel, meals, and accommodation will be provided to the successful applicants chosen for the 2025 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.
Alternatively, you can also download the application form here and send it to us.