Investing in the future of the Great Lakes region.

In Illinois, the Joyce Foundation supports work to reduce domestic violence homicide in Cook County; to conduct research on justice system responses to gun offending; to strengthen Black cultural institutions; to promote youth civic engagement; to create pathways to college and career; and to promote community voice in water policy.

Example Grantees in Illinois

• The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence
• Black Ensemble Theater
• Chicago Votes
• Children First Fund
• Little Village Environmental Justice Organization

In Indiana, the Joyce Foundation supports work to raise the profile of the teaching profession; to strengthen the student-teacher experience; and to cover the Indiana Legislature with a focus on state elections and education.

Example Grantees in Indiana

• Stand for Children–Indiana
• Education First
• Report for America

In Ohio, the Joyce Foundation currently supports work to advance climate solutions; to advocate for inclusive higher ed state policies; to improve election administration, protect voting rights and lead redistricting reform; to reduce harmful college debt collection practices; and to address challenges faced by OH’s largest cities.

Example Grantees in Ohio

• Ohio Environmental Council
• Ohio Excels
• League of Women Voters of Ohio
• Policy Matters Ohio
• The Ohio Mayor’s Alliance

In Michigan, the Joyce Foundation supports work to engage community partners for input on redistricting maps; to provide Flint residents with trusted water safety information; to provide civic news coverage; and to promote community-driven alternatives to incarceration.

Example Grantees in Michigan

• Michigan Nonprofit Association
• Flint Community Water Lab
• Bridge Michigan
• Michigan Justice Fund

In Minnesota, the Joyce Foundation currently supports work to promote voting and fair elections; to facilitate the implementation and evaluation of the “Lights On!” program; to develop recommendations on strengthening K-12, higher ed and workforce sector alignment; to advocate for a more racially equitable higher ed system; and to reduce global warming pollution from MN’s electric power sector.

Example Grantees in Minnesota

• Common Cause
• MicroGrants
• Education Strategy Group
• Minnesota Education Equity Partnership
• Fresh Energy

In Wisconsin, the Joyce Foundation currently supports work to protect voting rights; to prevent gun violence; to advocate for water policy reforms; to advocate to close racial and economic gaps in postsecondary education; and to support a community arts collaboration.

Example Grantees in Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
• Wisconsin Anti Violence Effort (WAVE) Educational Fund
• Clean Wisconsin
• Rise Education Fund
• True Skool