2019-08-07
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https://www.actorsofurbanchange.org
Call for Applications

Actors of Urban Change 2019-2021

Actors of Urban Change is a program by the Robert Bosch Stiftung in cooperation with MitOst e.V. It aims to empower urban changemakers to work collaboratively in innovative ways for more sustainable, inclusive and just cities by strengthening the competencies for cross-sector collaboration. Through local projects, an international qualification program, Europe-wide exchange and individual coaching, the participants put those skills into practice. Deadline for submissions is 21 September 2019.
Do you have an idea to change your city? Do you want to work together with partners from different sectors and disciplines? Would you like to learn from, exchange with and be inspired by changemakers from other European cities? If so, apply now to become an Actor of Urban Change!
 
In an era of complex urban challenges, Actos of Urban Change is convinced that systemic, lasting change can only happen if people with diverging ideas, experiences and perspectives are ready to collaborate. Our cities need skilled, committed actors who are working toward a common purpose. The program helps these actors translate their passions and concerns into collective action.
 
The program is open to residents of all 47 Council of Europe member states, Kosovo and Belarus who:
 
  • Work in the nonprofit, private or public sector
  • Apply as a local team with a joint project proposal for their city
  • Want to develop their skills in cross-sectoral collaboration and participatory urban development
  • Are able to attend four international network meetings (lasting 3-4 days each) over a period of 18 months
  • Have good command of English
The project you apply with needs to address a current challenge or need related to sustainable urban development in your city, such as affordable housing, energy and climate change, mobility, social inclusion, circular and sharing economies, and so on. The program is specifically interested in projects that focus on one of these questions:
 
  • How can nature-based solutions make our cities better places?
  • How can communities be activated to co-shape their urban environments?
  • How can neglected spaces be re-imagined as vital and conscious hubs for cities under pressure?
Your project should be relevant to the local area/neighborhood. it is based in, be innovative compared to other initiatives in your city, and involve the local community.
 
What does it offer?
 
Actos of Urban Change offers financial support to kickstart your local project, a safe space to try out new ideas, as well as international training as part of the network of 100 urban changemakers across Europe. Selected teams receive up to 13,000 Euros in grants, including:
 
  • Activity grants to implement your project of up to 6,000€
  • Capacity grants for expert support and consultancy of up to 4,000€
  • Travel grants to learn from other cities in our network of up to 3,000€
In addition, the program will reimburse all travel expenses for four internationalnetwork meetings as well as selected workshops and study visits.
 
How does it work?
 
It all starts with a team of three people — one each from the nonprofit, the public and the private sectors. Together, they apply as a crosssectoral team to tackle a challenge in their city. An international jury then selects 10 teams from different European cities to work on their projects for a period of 18 months. At the heart of our program are four international meetings, each taking place in a different European city in the network. During the four-day summits, the Actors community comes together, and participants exchange intensively on topics such as project management, processes for citizen participation and co-creation, advocacy and more. Field visits, workshops, open spaces and one-on-one coaching offer opportunities for learning, and expert facilitators create space to reflect on and speak freely about the challenges of cross-sector collaboration and urban change work. Throughout the process, the program team gives participants practical support to run their projects.
 
Application deadline is September 21, 2019. 
 
 
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