The OCC Blog

Now in our third year of the Ontario Community Changemakers program, a microgrant and fellowship opportunity designed by 8 80 Cities and powered by Balsam Foundation, we are beginning to see the return on investment this type of youth-focused low-barrier funding can offer.  

20 young leaders from Ontario will receive a $ 5,000 microgrant and leadership development and training to implement their idea to activate public space, enhance civic engagement and foster social inclusion in their Ontario communities.

Updates from Kaitlin & Francess at the mid-year of the implementation of their projects as an #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Noelle, Raghad & Takanya at the mid-year of the implementation of their projects as an #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Elysa, Grant & Jasmeen at the mid-year of the implementation of their projects as an #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Ashley, Bee & Celynne at the mid-year of the implementation of their projects as an #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Amrita, Armi & Avery at the mid-year of the implementation of their projects as an #OCChangemaker.

Twenty successful applicants will receive $5,000 to implement their project idea, leadership development training from 8 80 Cities, and peer-to-peer networking with other grassroots community champions.

Updates from Cheryl, Erin, Kaitlyn and Mitchell at the end of their one year as an #OCChangemaker

Insights from the second edition of the Ontario Community Changemakers program