Deadline: September 7, 2026
Applications are open for the Civic Action DiverseCity Fellows Program 2027-2028. The CivicAction’s DiverseCity Fellows program, powered by Purpose Unlimited, is a respected year-long experience for leaders from diverse communities and backgrounds across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) who have demonstrated experience in civic changemaking and are looking to amplify their leadership skills, grow their network, explore social issues, and become further emboldened to drive positive change in their communities.
Over the course of the program year, chosen applicants, or Fellows, will build personalized leadership development plans, receive coaching and mentorship, and participate in skills-building sessions to build key leadership competencies, strengthen cross-sectoral connections, and drive tangible change.
Upon program completion, Fellows will join a powerful network comprised of hundreds of DiverseCity alumni, mentors, and city-builders across the region.
Benefits
In this program you will:
- Join a growing movement of over 300 DiverseCity Fellows Alumni.
- Build confidence and clarity in your leadership.
- Increase your awareness and understanding of city-building issues and community impact.
- Get access to one-on-one professional coaching support.
- Be mentored by diverse established leaders to grow meaningful relationships across sectors.
- Upon graduating, you’ll join a growing network with access to exclusive events and opportunities.
Eligibility
- Open to civic-minded leaders typically in their mid-career who are committed to making the region a more inclusive and better place to live and work.
- Individuals with at least five years of demonstrated history of leadership in their communities or sector (professional and/or volunteer).
- Creative problem-solvers who are collaborative, empathetic, inclusive, and results-oriented.
Note that due to the in-person elements of this program, the Fellowship is only available to individuals living and/or working in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Application
Applications are submitted online and require the following additional documentation:
- Two-page resume/CV
- One Recommendation Form completed by your current or previous employer*
- *If you are self-employed or unemployed, both Recommendation Forms can be completed by a personal reference.
- One Recommendation Form completed by your personal reference
For more information, visit DiverseCity Fellows Program.
