FutureBUILDS NEXT Fellowship Program 2025 for Emerging Black Leaders in Toronto, Canada

FutureBUILDS NEXT is a free fellowship for emerging Black leaders focused on affordable housing and community development in Toronto. The 2025 program runs through June and July and includes a two-month intensive curriculum, a full-day off-site retreat, weekly sessions, a travel-based learning trip within North America, and access to FutureBUILDS’ inaugural national conference. Participants gain networking opportunities, mentorship, structured learning, and travel and accommodation support.

Networking with peers and leaders, immersive off-site retreat, 10 weeks of structured learning, travel-based learning trip within North America, access to the inaugural FutureBUILDS national conference.

Applicants identify as Black; aged 18 to 32; demonstrated leadership in Toronto’s Black communities; able to commit to the program’s schedule and activities; provide one letter of recommendation.

Apply via the provided Google Forms link; visit the FutureBUILDS NEXT Fellowship site for more information.