Civic Engagement Practice
PRACTICE AREA
Civic Engagement
With the support of grants, technical assistance, and other resources, the Civic Engagement Practice helps cities partner with residents and community members to design and implement projects that solve important public problems.
Join us in the essential work of making our cities better places to live and work with the latest innovation techniques and research.
Our Civic Engagement Programs
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Cities of Service Coalition
Cities of Service Coalition
The Cities of Service Coalition encompasses more than 280 cities, representing over 84 million people across the Americas and Europe. These cities learn to apply user-centered design and data-driven approaches, tapping into the knowledge, creativity, and service of members to identify solutions that work—and those that can be replicated elsewhere.
The Center connects Coalition cities with resources and technical assistance and brings members together to share best practices and deepen relationships.
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Love Your Block
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Love Your Block
Love Your Block is a grant program that brings city leaders and residents together to build stronger neighborhoods, one block at a time. The program helps revitalize neighborhoods by supporting community-led projects, building civic engagement capacity, and forming reciprocal relationships between community members and city hall.
Through the program, the Center provides funding, technical assistance, and peer-learning opportunities to cities, who then award mini-grants to residents and community partners to spur neighborhood-driven change.
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.
Join the Local Infrastructure Hub
The Local Infrastructure Hub helps local leaders navigate and understand the 400+ federal funding opportunities available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Explore grant opportunities, find extensive webinars and learning opportunities, and take advantage of the Hub’s robust, pro-bono bootcamps for small- and mid-sized communities.