Welcome to the
Bloomberg Center for
Public Innovation
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University drives innovation in local government by marrying cutting-edge practice with world-class research. Together with public servants and government innovators around the world, we are transforming the culture in municipal management, delivering exceptional results for residents, and deepening trust in public service worldwide.
News & Updates
Why Cities Should Embrace Friction in Partnerships
Friction is everywhere in life. Local governments are no exception. This is not a bad thing. In fact, friction – the dynamic that arises from competing priorities, differing expectations, or variations in resources – creates meaningful opportunities for local...
Love Your Block Programs in U.S. Cities Open Mini-Grant Applications for Community Revitalization Projects
In cities across the United States, residents and community members can secure funding for their neighborhood improvement ideas – whether they range from removing trash and debris to creating or improving public spaces like playgrounds and community gardens. The...
New Playbook on Innovation for Cities, Mayors, and Governments
The Path to Public Innovation Playbook compiles 10-plus years of city experiences of innovation team best practices into a comprehensive guide for local governments seeking to drive meaningful change.
Practice Areas
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation integrates successful global approaches in government innovation with new programs, including training, technical assistance, grants, communications support, research, and network building. The Center’s five practice areas serve governments and work to build innovation capacity among public servants.
Innovation
The Innovation practice focuses on effectively using data, human-centered design, and community engagement to solve problems and drive better results for residents.
Digital
The Digital practice works with local governments to evaluate, improve, and scale their digital practices, bringing innovative digital solutions to cities and residents across the globe.
Civic Engagement
The Civic Engagement practice draws on the insights and skills of residents to power local solutions for cities.
Academic
The Academic practice brings world-class research into government and helps leaders find the best and most effective solutions.
Communications, Tools, and Resources
The Communications practice leverages staff expertise to power storytelling efforts and foster connections among city and local government leaders across the world.
City leaders have made important gains over the past decade in building more creative organizations. The Center will fuel further progress and help policymakers think outside the box, test new ideas, and respond to emerging needs.
– Michael R. Bloomberg,
108th mayor of NYC and founder of
Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies
How We Support Cities
- Fellowships
- Grant Programs
- Research Collaborations
- Tailored Solutions
- Technical Assistance
- Training
Upcoming Opportunities
Public Innovators Network
The Public Innovators Network welcomes local government leaders and staff who are committed to using innovation, data, collaboration, and resident engagement to deliver exceptional results for people. It is the premier place to learn from one another and access cutting-edge resources and support from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Explore & Engage
The Path to Public Innovation Playbook and Toolkit offer comprehensive guidance designed for city leaders and practitioners aiming to build innovation capacity, improve resident outcomes, and promote trust in government. Featuring lessons from i-teams in cities across the globe, the Playbook and Toolkit provide practical frameworks to deliver impact and achieve systems-level transformation.