Fund Leadership
The JHU Innovation Fund for Community Safety will be led by by three key leaders across Johns Hopkins University:
- Maria Harris Tildon, Vice President for Government, Community, and Economic Partnerships
- Dr. Branville Bard, Jr., Vice President for Public Safety
- Michelle Spencer, Associate Director of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative
Selection Advisory Board
Proposals will be evaluated by a Selection Advisory Board (SAB) , a panel of community and philanthropic leaders, academic experts, and students with experience and/or expertise in violence prevention and a demonstrated interest in community-led and public health solutions for public safety. Recruitment for SAB members is currently underway, and their names will be announced soon.
Timeline
The timeline for the second round of funding is as follows:
- January 13, 2025: Applications open
- January 21, 2025: Webinar for interested applicants
- January 2025: Announcement of Selection Advisory Board
- February 10, 2025: Applications close
- Spring 2025: Grantees selected to receive funding are announced
Proposals will be evaluated by a panel of faculty, staff, administrators, community residents, and students with experience and/or expertise in violence prevention and a demonstrated interest in community-led and public health solutions for public safety. Round two will be announced in the Spring 2025.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Innovation Fund for Community Safety, please email innovationfund@jhu.edu.
