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Grantees
Joyce Awards 20th Anniversary Grantee Spotlight: Lynn Nottage
Q&A with 2014 honoree Lynn Nottage, whose Tony-nominated show Clyde's started as a Joyce Awards-winning commission with the Guthrie Theater called Floyd's.
New Blue: Repairing Trust and Rebuilding Public Safety
New Blue – a collaborative created by police and community designed to foster collective change.
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New Blue
“Tarell Makes Man”
Joyce Awards Honoree Tarell Alvin McCraney Reflects on Artistic Growth in Chicago
Mobilizing the Community College Student Vote
Joyce Democracy Grantees Campus Vote Project and Students Learn Students Vote are mobilizing community college student voters through targeted education and engagement designed to meet the needs of a diverse and nontraditional student population.
Democracy Desk: “Unlock Civics” Advocates Expanding Voting Rights and Civic Education for Incarcerated Community Members
Two Joyce Democracy grantees, Chicago Votes and Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, discuss their inspiring voting rights work in Illinois.
Collective Engagement for Community Peace: Understanding the Black & Brown Researchers Collective
We caught up recently with Dr. Buggs, one of the nation’s leading experts on community violence intervention and using anti-racist methods to reduce gun violence, about the status of the Collective and what’s to come.
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Black & Brown Researchers Collective
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In Remembrance: Robert G. Bottoms
The Joyce Foundation mourns the passing of Board Member Emeritus Robert G. Bottoms. Bob served as a Joyce board member for 26 years, retiring in 2023.
In Remembrance: Charles U. Daly
Joyce mourns the passing of former Foundation President and Board Member Emerita Charles U. Daly. Chuck served as the Foundation’s president from 1978 to 1986 and remained a Board member until his retirement at age 92 in 2019.
Cooper Center Releases Comprehensive Findings On Data Centers In The Great Lakes Region
A new report on data centers to help understand both the scale of current development and the long-term implications for electricity demand, job creation, and regional competitiveness in the Great Lakes region.
Soledad Adrianzén Mcgrath Joins The Foundation As Gun Violence Prevention & Justice Reform Program Director
Soledad rejoins the Joyce Foundation starting January 2026.
Announcing The 2025 Creative Impact Awardees
Sixty artists and 57 organizations are recognized for their contributions to the Great Lakes region
Data Center Development In The Great Lakes Region
Resources and information on data center development in the Great Lakes Region.
Ohio’s New Energy Bill Marks A New Chapter
Ohio’s new clean energy legislation signals an important shift and new momentum for affordability, reliability and independence, and facilitates accountability, potential business opportunities, and strengthens consumer protections.
Carole L. Brown Joins Joyce Foundation Board
The Joyce Foundation is pleased to welcome Carole L. Brown to its Board of Directors.
In Remembrance Of Melissa Hortman: Transformational Policy Leader
In mourning the tragic loss of Rep. Melissa Hortman, we honor her leadership on climate and gun violence prevention work. A longtime partner of Joyce and our grantees, she championed evidence-based policy to advance equity and safety for all Minnesotans.
High Stakes For Voters In Upcoming Wisconsin Election
Wisconsin voters will also be asked to weigh in on a statewide ballot issue in upcoming election.
Statewide Offices Of Gun Violence Prevention Take Root
In January 2025, Wisconsin launched OVP to support gun violence reduction efforts, joining over a dozen other states in addressing public health and safety challenges related to gun violence, while highlighting disparities in Black and Brown communities.
Illinois Launches Data Dashboards To Report Violent Deaths & Develop Prevention Strategies
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) launched a new dashboard detailing information about firearm-related injuries and deaths in the state.
Preeti Shankar Joins Foundation’s Environment Team
We’re thrilled to announce that Preeti Shankar has joined the Joyce Foundation as our Environment Program Officer, overseeing grants in the Great Lakes and Drinking Water portfolio.
Cahokia Heights, Il Settlement With Doj And Epa Over Sewer System Violations
$30M will go to sewer system repairs after years of untreated sewage harming residents thanks to the advocacy and legal action led by Joyce grantee Equity Legal Services.
Democracy Desk: Joyce Foundation Creates Rapid Response Fund For Democracy Grantee Partners
A Safety Fund created by the Democracy Program designed to assist Democracy grantees with safety and security planning before and after election season.
Protecting The Vote In The Great Lakes Region
Democracy Program Officer Melanie McElroy discusses the work of grantees on the 2024 Elections and voter protection..