Resources for Cities - Global Mayors Challenge
The Application Toolkit
The toolkit is a step-by-step guide to preparing a competitive application for the 2025 Mayors Challenge. This toolkit walks through identifying a problem and developing a bold idea for the Challenge and is meant to serve as an ongoing resource during the competition.
Each module comes with application guidance, worksheets, and suggestions for best practices as you shape your idea. Download a copy below in your language of choice to dive in!
Download English application toolkit here.
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Téléchargez la trousse d’application en français ici.
Descargue el kit de herramientas de la aplicación en español aquí.
Baixe o kit de ferramentas do aplicativo em português aqui.
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Workshops
These workshops are designed to take your city through three essential steps of the Mayors Challenge application: 1) Getting clear on your problem, 2) collecting evidence and data, and 3) developing your bold, innovative idea. Each workshop will be offered three different times to accommodate time zones around the world.
Workshop #1: Frame a Clear Problem
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Workshop #2: Gather Evidence
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Workshop #3: Brainstorm Bold New Ideas
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Workshop #4: Preparing to Submit Your Application
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Individual Workshops: Pitch Your Idea to the Mayors Challenge Team
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Biweekly Office Hours
Does your city have questions about the eligibility and application requirements, the design process, and/or the Mayors Challenge in general? Our team stands ready to answer those questions via email at [email protected]. We will also answer questions live during office hours.
Selection
My city has submitted an application. When will we hear back?
During the Application phase, live workshops and Q&A sessions will be held virtually, and there will be an opportunity to connect with others in your region who are applying. For more information, see the timeline of events here.
For finalists, programming will be a mix of in-person and virtual.
How is my application being evaluated?
When reviewing applications, we consider several criteria: mayoral commitment; problem understanding and impact; and idea potential. Learn more about the application criteria here.
Programming
What does participation entail?
Finalists will be invited into an exciting journey to prototype their idea, learn from peers and international experts, and submit their final application.
How will the programming be delivered? Will sessions be in-person or remote?
During the Finalists phase, programming will be a mix of in-person and virtual. More details to follow.