Grant types

Project Support

Meyer will support specific and discrete projects that are of high priority to an organization and its community or constituents.

What We Look For in Project Support Proposals

• The project benefits one or more marginalized communities.
• Community voice is reflected in the project design.
• The project includes and leverages the participation of constituents, relevant partners and collaborators and/or other funders.
• The project is well planned, and its goals, objectives, activities and outcomes are realistic and scaled to the problem it seeks to solve.
• The work is guided by a strategic plan, and the organization’s programs align with its mission.
• The organization has a plan for sustainability after the grant period ends.

Meyer welcomes proposals for projects that address policy and advocacy, however, Meyer is unable to fund the following types of political activities:

• Lobbying for legislation or ballot measures.
• Supporting or opposing candidates for elected office.
• Voter registration.

Meyer’s guidelines for policy and advocacy funding can be viewed here.

Operating Support

Operating support grants are investments in an organization's mission and strategic goals. Only organizations that are classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) public charities are eligible for operating support grants from Meyer. 

What We Look For in Operating Support Proposals

• The organization’s mission and programs have strong alignment with its selected portfolio goals.
• The organization demonstrates a strong commitment to equity through its statements, goals, actions and progress.
• The organization plays a unique and important role in its ecosystem and has demonstrated an impact on the sector.
• The organization is in reasonable financial condition.
• The organization’s board and staff are engaged, have a clear commitment to the mission and demonstrate the capacity to carry out the work.
• The work is guided by a strategic plan, and the organization’s programs align with its mission.