The Ross Prize for Cities

Heads-up on a significant award. "Trailblazing projects contributing to inclusive and sustainable urban transformation" are now being reviewed for the Ross Center Prize for Cities.

$250,000 will be given to the top winner, $25,000 each to four runners-up. The prize is administered by the World Resource Institute.

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This 2021-2022 cycle, called "Thriving Together in Turbulent Times," invites submissions from initiatives and projects that have responded to uncertainty, disruption and crisis to create equitable, resilient and healthy cities.

The projects may have:  

    Tackled a range of economic, climate, and social challenges
    Applied innovative ideas to uncertainty, disruption, and crises
    Saved lives and uplifted vulnerable populations
    Protected residents while finding opportunity in crisis
    Impacted institutions within and beyond the city
    Created accessible, low carbon, and healthy local economies
    Inspired other cities to act boldly

Likely winners will "apply big ideas to critical urban problems, demonstrate life-changing impact on people’s lives and on the communities they live in, and have ripple effects on institutions, the wider city and other cities.

"Businesses, NGOs, community groups, local governments and collaborations of all types of organizations and individuals from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors can apply."

Applications accepted through February 15, 2022.

See: https://prizeforcities.org/#id-323

Contact: PrizeforCities@wri.org