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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: JANUARY 13, 2027, 11:59 P.M. EASTERN TIME

All types of organizations from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors can apply for a chance to:

• Be recognized on a global stage
• Receive $250,000 as the Grand Prize Winner or $25,000 as one of four finalists
• Gain exposure to global media and a world-class jury
• Join a global network of urban experts and changemakers

Please register here to start your submission for the sixth cycle of the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities. The account you create will allow you to save your work and come back to the application portal. Log in to start, retrieve and complete your submission at your own pace. If you are submitting more than one initiative or project, you do not need to create a separate account. Please email PrizeforCities@wri.org with your registration number and we will add more entries to your account.

Please consult the Terms and Conditions before applying. You may consider exploring the profiles of past winners and finalists.