The OCC Blog

30 leaders from Ontario 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.

8 80 Cities is seeking applications for the 2024 – 2025 Ontario Community Changemakers program.

Updates from Samantha & Saif at mid-year of implementing their projects as a #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Mabe, Micha & Rebecca at mid-year of implementing their projects as a #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Andrina, Helen & Jennifer at mid-year of implementing their projects as a #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Raghad, Jose-Luis & Karenveer at the end of their one year of implementing their projects as an #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Katie, Noelle & Ariba at the end of their one year of implementing their projects as an #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Celynne & Elisa at the end of their one year of implementing their projects as an #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Amrita, Armi & Bee at the end of their one year of implementing their projects as an #OCChangemaker.

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.