Awards Database

Since 1982, Meyer has awarded grants and program-related investments totaling more than $814 million to more than 3,380 organizations around the Pacific Northwest. Today, Meyer focuses on work in Oregon in four areas Oregonians have identified as crucial to making the state better for all its residents: housing, education, the environment and building stronger communities.

Awards Since Inception

38
Years
9,825
Awards
$814m
Awarded

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This awards database includes more than 9,000 grant awards Meyer Memorial Trust has made since 1982. Use the filters below or search to refine your view.

Awards Database

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Awardee
Year
Type
Amount
Portfolio
Women's Foundation of Oregon
2022
$133,333
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this organization focused on gender justice
Grant
Population
  • Women or girls
  • People of color
OSLC Developments
2022
$61,667
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Lane
To adapt an evidence-based, school-readiness program to increase its cultural relevance and effectiveness for Spanish-speaking English language learners and their families in Lane County
Grant
Tides Foundation
2022
$75,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To launch a pilot program that provides professional trauma-related support to BIPOC elected officials across Oregon
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Oregon Food Bank
2022
$30,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For a grant transfer to support Oregon Voice for civic engagement efforts of BIPOC communities
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Hood River County School District
2022
$92,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Hood River
To improve and expand equity-focused professional development, new curriculum adoption and parent/community engagement in the Hood River County School District
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
Portland Leadership Foundation
2022
$75,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Tillamook
  • Multnomah
  • Marion
  • Lane
  • Columbia
  • Clackamas
To support the stabilization of justice-involved parents with children in foster care through community-based crews offering peer mentorship and access to long-term private market in housing in Multnomah, Marion and Polk counties
Grant
Portland YouthBuilders
2022
$61,667
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
For general operating support of this organization which works to eliminate achievement gaps for priority students in Multnomah County
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
Western States Center
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this organization which strengthens inclusive democracy by mobilizing progressive power to advance racial, gender and economic equity
Grant
Northwest Health Foundation Fund II
2022
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support the Civic Health program, designed to build independent political power and infrastructure in BIPOC communities across Oregon
Grant
Community Initiatives
2022
$100,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties ServedStatewide
For Oregon Just Transition Alliance, a collaborative that will advance a statewide frontline community-led climate justice platform
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
Leaven Community
2022
$48,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For Bridging the Gap, a project to build community capacity and support leadership development for culturally relevant environmental education in the Willamette River Basin
Grant
Initiative
Willamette River Initiative
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
2022
$75,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Clackamas
To assist PICA in empowering communities through contemporary art and generating vital outlets for creative expression
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Proud Ground
2022
$92,500
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
For general operating support of this organization which works to provide permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in Clackamas, Clark, Lincoln, Multnomah and Washington counties
Grant
Portland Jobs with Justice Education Fund
2022
$95,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Clackamas
To accelerate the creation of a Portland restaurant worker center that will build a collective voice for traditionally non-union workers
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
Social Justice Fund Northwest
2022
$60,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
For general operating support of this organization working to organize multiracial cross-class volunteers as social justice donors
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Bus Project Foundation
2022
$70,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Marion
  • Clackamas
For general operating support of this organization working to amplify the voices of diverse young people to achieve a more just and equitable Oregon
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program
2022
$42,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Clackamas
For general operating support of this organization working to promote hiring and advancement for people of color, individuals coming from the criminal justice system and community members from low-income households in the skilled construction trades
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Respond to Racism
2022
$35,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
To dismantle racism in all its forms in Lake Oswego through education, training, advocacy and partnership
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Asian Health and Service Center
2022
$96,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Clackamas
General operating support to create a culturally and linguistically-specific health service model that is recognized by the broader health care system
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
Warm Springs Community Action Team
2022
$125,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Wasco
  • Jefferson
To promote community development on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation by empowering community members to realize their potential, become self-reliant and affect positive change for themselves, their families and their community
Grant
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