The foundation supports the development of policies that both improve the quality of life for people in the Great Lakes region and serve as models for the rest of the country. The foundation focuses on today’s most pressing problems while also informing the public policy decisions critical to creating opportunity and achieving long-term solutions. The work is based on sound research and is focused on where the foundation can add the most value. The foundation encourages innovative and collaborative approaches with a regional focus and the potential for a national reach.
titles from this organization

Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2019 Homicide Data
Jul 13, 2022
Publisher(s): Violence Policy Center

English Learner Testing during the Pandemic: An Early Readout and Look Ahead
May 17, 2022
Publisher(s): Migration Policy Institute

Educating English Learners During the Pandemic: Insights from Experts, Advocates, and Practitioners
Apr 13, 2022
Publisher(s): New America

Racial Equity Framework for Gun Violence Prevention
Feb 16, 2022
Publisher(s): Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy; Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence; Cities United; Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions; DC Justice Lab; March for Our Lives; Community Justice Action Fund

Child Access Prevention Laws and Firearm Storage: Results From a National Survey
Feb 1, 2022
Publisher(s): Elsevier

The Colleges Where Low-Income Students Get the Highest ROI
Jan 24, 2022
Publisher(s): Center on Education and Workforce at Georgetown University

Defending Democracy: Addressing the Dangers of Armed Insurrection
Jan 3, 2022
Publisher(s): Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence

Youth Policy: How Can We Smooth the Rocky Pathway to Adulthood?
Dec 6, 2021
Publisher(s): Center on Education and Workforce at Georgetown University

Toward a Fair and Just Response to Gun Violence: Recommendations to Advance Policy, Practice and Research
Jun 28, 2022
Publisher(s): Joyce Foundation

Cost Estimate of Federal Funding for Gun Violence Research and Data Infrastructure
Jul 13, 2021
Publisher(s): Joyce Foundation; Health Management Associates; Arnold Ventures

The Next 100 Questions: A Research Agenda For Ending Gun Violence
Jan 11, 2021
Publisher(s): Joyce Foundation

25 Years of Impactful Grant Making: Gun Violence Prevention Research Supported by the Joyce Foundation
Aug 15, 2019
Publisher(s): Joyce Foundation

Engaging Communities in Reducing Gun Violence: A Road Map for Safer Communities
Apr 28, 2016
Publisher(s): Urban Institute; Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; Joyce Foundation

2016 Clean Jobs Midwest Survey: An In-depth Look at Clean Energy Employment in the Midwest
Apr 4, 2016
Publisher(s): McKnight Foundation; Joyce Foundation; Energy Foundation; BW Research Partnership; Clean Energy Trust; E2

Engaging Communities in Reducing Gun Violence: A Road Map to Safer Communities
Apr 1, 2016
Publisher(s): Urban Institute; Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; Joyce Foundation

Empowering Adults to Thrive at Work: Personal Success Skills for 21st Century Jobs: A Report on Promising Research and Practice
Mar 8, 2016
Publisher(s): Joyce Foundation; SRI Education