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
Coalition of Communities of Color
2022
$27,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
6 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support distribution of a report on the racial wealth gap in Oregon
Grant
Black United Fund of Oregon
2022
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties ServedStatewide
For support of R.I.S.E. for Black youth, a collaborative initiative to provide access to personal development, healing, creativity and entreprenurial skillbuilding
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Black United Fund of Oregon
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Marion
- Clackamas
To support climate technology community activation, workforce development and startup acceleration in Black neighborhoods.
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- Women or girls
- People living on low incomes
Camp ELSO
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Lane
- Clackamas
To expand organizational capabilities, diversify revenue streams and achieve economic justice for Oregon-based, Black-owned business
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
Leaven Community
2022
$80,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties ServedStatewide
To continue race-focused dialogue and community building that will engage Black community members and Black-serving organizations throughout Oregon
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Holla Foundation, Holla Mentors, Holla
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To advance educational and social emotional outcomes for Black students through culturally specific/culturally responsive mentoring
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
Elevate Oregon
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To build relationships with youth that promote education, self-reliance and achievement in the Parkrose School District
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Equitable Giving Circle
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Yamhill
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Hood River
- Columbia
- Clackamas
To support the BIPOC community via food distribution services
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Black Community of Portland
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
To uplift the Black community of Portland through financial literacy and culturally responsive education for youth
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Friends of Noise
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Clackamas
To assist Black residents in retaining and improving their homes in the Portland metro area
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People with disabilities
- People living on low incomes
Urban League of Portland
2022
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support economic justice for Black communities
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Skanner Foundation
2022
$10,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
1 month
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
Contribution to scholarships honoring BIPOC students pursuing their college degrees announced at the annual MLK Jr. Breakfast event.
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
North-Northeast Business
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To expand programming and services to Black-owned businesses in North and Northeast Portland
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Charitable Partnership Fund
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Counties Served
- Washington
To build community and improve Black student outcomes in partnership with Beaverton Black Parent Union
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives
2022
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For reimagining public safety with a community of Black homeowners
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
Lewis and Clark College
2022
$140,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support incarcerated individuals, including Black Oregonians who are disproportionately arrested, convicted and sentenced in Oregon's criminal justice system
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
PBDG Foundation
2022
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support Black entrepreneurs in the construction trade by building skills and accessing resources
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- Women or girls
- People living on low incomes
Black Educational Achievement Movement
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Tillamook
- Multnomah
- Clatsop
- Clackamas
For general operating support of this organization which works to improve Black student achievement and social emotional health
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Black Food Sovereignty Coalition
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Columbia
- Clackamas
For support of economic sovereignty in Black food systems
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Built Oregon
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To increase the capacity of programs that provide culturally, community-relevant support for Black-owned businesses, and develop metrics to determine community impact
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives