Awards Database
Since 1982, Meyer has awarded grants and program-related investments totaling more than $930 million to more than 3,500 organizations around the Pacific Northwest.
Awards Since Inception
41
Years
3,500
Organizations
$930m
Awarded
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This database includes more than 9,000 grant awards Meyer Memorial Trust has made since 1982. It is updated quarterly. Use the filters below or search to refine your view. For assistance with more complex inquiries into Meyer's grants, please contact our Grant Operations team at grantops [at] mmt.org (grantops[at]mmt[dot]org).
Awards Database
Northwest Workers' Justice Project
2022
$25,263
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
- Marion
- Josephine
- Jackson
- Clackamas
To provide rapid legal response for low-wage and contingent immigrant workers
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
The Contingent
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
General operating support for this Portland-based nonprofit that served as an administrator for the Oregon Cares Fund for Black Relief and Resiliency
Grant
Population
- People of color
- People living on low incomes
Hacienda Community Development Corporation
2022
$185,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For flexible support of affordable housing development and services for Latina and immigrant communities statewide
Grant
Population
- People of color
- People living on low incomes
- Indigenous communities and tribes
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
2022
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
- Clackamas
To provide immediate and urgent support for evacuees from Afghanistan
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Causa of Oregon
2022
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
11 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To advance community engagement among immigrant and refugee communities and advance strategies that will bring about greater inclusion of immigrants in Oregon
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
APANO
2022
$20,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
6 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To build a stronger network of API organizations in Oregon
Grant
Inquiring Systems, Inc.
2022
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support a comprehensive approach to addressing the MMIWG2 epidemic through Indigenous-led research, systems interventions and support services
Grant
Oregon Food Bank
2022
$178,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support community power building and advocacy work that centers the leadership and experience of people most impacted by hunger and food insecurity
Grant
Population
- People of color
- People living on low incomes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Our Climate Education Fund
2022
$25,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To develop and support a diverse base of young Oregon leaders to advocate for science-based and equitable climate policy
Grant
Population
- People of color
All Hands Raised
2022
$86,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For general operating support of this organization working to reduce behavior referrals and improve middle school attendance in Multnomah County
Grant
Population
- People of color
- People living on low incomes
APANO
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this organization working to address immediate needs that have emerged amidst the recent surge in anti-Asian hate incidents in Oregon
Grant
Population
- People of color
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Port of Port Orford
2022
$50,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Curry
For general operating support of this organization working on port redevelopment, including installation of infrastructure and a publicly-owned seawater system
Grant
Southern Oregon Education Service District
2022
$61,440
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
- Klamath
- Josephine
- Jackson
To collaboratively improve human resource systems by addressing systemic racism that impacts hiring and retention of staff of color in Southern Oregon
Grant
Population
- People of color
- Indigenous communities and tribes
WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center
2022
$66,051
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
- Clackamas
To support Black justice-involved women in a holistic and culturally specific approach to achieve long-term housing stability in Clackamas and Multnomah counties
Grant
Population
- Women or girls
- People of color
- Crime/abuse survivors
Cascade AIDS Project
2022
$70,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Yamhill
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Columbia
- Clackamas
To reduce housing barriers for people harmed by the carceral system, who are experiencing homelessness, and living with HIV in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties
Grant
Population
- People with disabilities
- People of color
Central City Concern
2022
$75,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To improve racial equity in private market housing placements for justice-involved individuals through landlord education and network development in Multnomah County
Grant
Population
- People of color
Seeding Justice
2022
$133,333
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this organization which supports community-based organizations working to achieve social justice
Grant
Population
- Women or girls
- People with disabilities
- People of color
- People living on low incomes
- Indigenous communities and tribes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Muslim Educational Trust
2022
$75,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For general operating support of this organization which enriches the public's understanding of the Islamic faith and invests in Muslim leaders' community service and stewardship throughout the Portland metro area
Grant
Population
- People of color
Lane Community College Foundation
2022
$61,660
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Lane
To expand Lane Community College's "Rites of Passage" summer and after school programs in Lane County
Grant
Population
- People of color
North-Northeast Business
2022
$48,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To support the Hill Block Project Working Group initiative in creating a community-oriented and community-driven plan for developing a key parcel in the heart of Portland’s historic African-American neighborhood
Grant