Established by Mayor Brandon M. Scott, MORP administers $641 million in ARPA funding to support equitable recovery and long-term resilience. These newly released reports provide one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of how those investments are advancing workforce development, economic opportunity, housing stability, public safety, and community well-being. These interim reports serve as a baseline for measuring the long-term success of Baltimore’s recovery efforts. The City will issue a definitive impact study and final reports once all ARPA-funded initiatives conclude at the end of the grant period. Read the press release. |
Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA) ReportsThe Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA) is a self-supporting research unit within the Jacob France Institute at the University of Baltimore whose mission is to provide open access to meaningful, reliable, and actionable data about, for, and with Baltimore City’s communities. BNIA-JFI coordinates data acquisition, warehousing, analysis, and dissemination activities of a diverse group of citywide nonprofit organizations, city and state government agencies, neighborhoods, foundations, businesses, and universities to help leaders throughout Baltimore City, the region, and the State make data-driven decisions. |
2026 BNIA
2026 BNIA
2026 BNIA
Schaefer Center for Public Policy ReportsEstablished in 1985 at the University of Baltimore, the Schaefer Center for Public Policy is a leading Maryland policy center dedicated to applied research and public service. The Center provides program evaluation, policy analysis, and consulting services to government and nonprofit organizations, drawing on faculty and student expertise across the College of Public Affairs. With more than 500 completed projects, the Schaefer Center plays a key role in strengthening public-sector performance and leadership across the state. Through the Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program, which is offered to nonprofit and government managers, and its newest program, NextGen Leaders for Public Service internship program, the Schaefer Center is building management capacity in Maryland’s public organizations. |
2026 SCPP
2026 SCPP
Jacob France Institute (JFI) ReportThe Jacob France Institute (JFI) is a driving force behind data-driven insights that illuminate the complex interplay between business, workers, and government investment. The Institute delivers high-quality statistical research that directly informs critical policy decisions. Their current research portfolio focuses on the evolving landscape of employment—analyzing trends in job quality and location, as well as the impact of education and training on worker outcomes. By forging strategic research alliances, the JFI expands the boundaries of knowledge, shaping impactful policies for both business and government. Throughout their work, they uphold the highest ethical standards: respecting privacy, protecting confidentiality, and maintaining strict impartiality. |
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Alignment of the Train Up Training Programs to Baltimore City Occupational Needs
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