Applications for the 2026-27 Rural Change Makers program have now closed.
Our 2026 Change Makers will be announced in August and will embark on their transformational leadership journey in September. Stay tuned to get to know these remarkable young leaders and discover the meaningful change they are creating in their communities.
If you have any questions reach out to the RCM Team at info@ruralontarioinstitute.ca
Nominate the Change Maker in your community to be a part of ROI's Rural Change Makers program by filling out our nomination form below.
NOMINATE A CHANGE MAKER
- By applying to this initiative you acknowledge that:
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- you agree to participate in a secure online networking platform with other Rural Change Makers;
- you will complete pre-session reading and information collection to be able to actively participate in webinars;
- you agree to attend and complete the learning labs in the Rural Change Makers program;
- you will attend the two-day Ignite practice seminar (in-person/virtual options) with other Rural Change Makers, and
- you will work within your community to identify a key priority and mobilize others to address this priority.
- In return you will receive:
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- Access to all learning and development opportunities both online and in-person;
- A resource network of change-makers and supporters, and
- A Certificate of Completion from the Change Maker Program acknowledging leadership and rural development excellence, and
- An extraordinary opportunity to become a leader within your own community!