WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities
Finalists
Selected
Five projects leading the way in catalyzing healthy cities.
Revitalizing Informal Settlements and Environments (RISE)
Makassar, Indonesia
Reimagining water, sanitation and health in informal settlements
2025-2026 SUBMISSIONS
334 APPLICANTS 230 CITIES 77 COUNTRIES
TIMELINE
SUBMISSIONS OPEN
25 February
2025
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE
28 May
2025
FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENT
January
2026
AWARDS SELECTION BY JURY
February
2026
AWARDS CELEBRATION
April
2026
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
MAY 28, 2025 MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME
Businesses, NGOs, community groups, local governments and collaborations of all types of organizations and individuals from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors may apply.
- Be celebrated on a global stage
- Win a cash prize of $250,000; $25,000 each for four runners-up
- Gain exposure to international media and a world-class jury
- Join a global network of urban experts and changemakers
Please consult Terms and Conditions before applying.
2025-2026 THEME
LAST CYCLE'S WINNERS
PRIZE JURY
The distinguished WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities Jury draws on their unique and diverse experiences and expertise to select the grand prize winner from five finalists through a deliberative process.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Based on their experience in the field, the Advisory Council recommends transformative urban projects to apply.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
News, announcements and posts in WRI’s blog series, Urban Transformations, which spotlights initiatives and lessons learned from the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities.
