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

Awardee
Year
Type
Amount
Category
Warm Springs Community Action Team
2020
$250,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Jefferson
  • Wasco
To support leadership development on the Warm Springs Reservation for individuals who can take on roles to advocate for their community
Grant
Beyond Toxics
2020
$185,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
25 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Jackson
  • Josephine
  • Lane
To advance shared environmental justice priorities of Black, Brown and Indigenous communities in Lane, Josephine and Jackson counties
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Beyond Toxics
2020
$200,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For operating support of this advocacy organization that works to safeguard human health and promote a safe environment in Oregon for children, rural Oregonians, people of color, and working class and low-income communities
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Black United Fund of Oregon
2020
$200,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For strategic planning and visioning for this organization working to increase philanthropic activity and fund organizations providing resources for underserved low-income communities and communities of color in Oregon
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
Children's Institute
2020
$200,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To advance a bold statewide agenda to reduce disparities and improve kindergarten readiness and third-grade success
Grant
Population
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Housing Oregon
2020
$120,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support this Portland-based organization's efforts to connect affordable housing providers in Oregon on the implementation of a statewide Housing Plan, local jurisdiction bond equity metrics and COVID-19 response
Grant
Population
  • People living on low incomes
Impact NW
2020
$93,911
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
To hire a resident services supervisor to support and oversee five low-income housing sites across Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties
Grant
Population
  • Aging/elderly
  • Veterans
Latino Community Association
2020
$120,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Crook
  • Deschutes
  • Jefferson
To improve Latinx student achievement and leadership skills through school-based Spanish literacy and parent engagement activities in Central Oregon.
Grant
Population
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Lomakatsi Restoration Project
2020
$200,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
29 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this organization that merges on-the-ground restoration based on traditional ecological knowledge and ecosystem management with community engagement, education and workforce development
Grant
Population
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Nonprofit Association of Oregon
2020
$240,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For operating support of this statewide nonprofit membership organization that represents and supports charitable nonprofits of all sizes, geographic locations and missions across Oregon
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
Oregon Center for Public Policy
2020
$240,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For operating support of this organization that uses research and analysis to advance policies and practices that improve the economic and social opportunities of all Oregonians
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
Imagine Black
2020
$240,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this organization that envisions a world where people of African descent enjoy the rights, resources and recognition of a thriving, resilient and connected community
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Rural Organizing Project
2020
$240,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For operating support of this statewide organization working to build the capacity of local grassroots groups in rural communities to shift culture and create systems change at the local, county and state level
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
Urban League of Portland
2020
$150,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For general operating support of one of Oregon’s oldest civil rights and social service organizations, empowering African Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, health, economic security and quality of life
Grant
Population
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Western States Center
2020
$150,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For operating support of this organization working in the eight Western states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and Alaska to advance racial, gender and economic equity
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation
2020
$50,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Coos
  • Douglas
  • Harney
  • Jefferson
  • Klamath
  • Polk
  • Umatilla
  • Wasco
  • Yamhill
To support this organization's mission and work to strengthen the Native American entrepreneur ecosystem in Oregon
Grant
Population
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
APANO
2020
$120,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To advance the work of New Oregon Movement, a BIPOC democracy hub for culturally-specific, people of color-led organizations and organizational leaders
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
August Wilson Red Door Project
2020
$75,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To provide innovative training for criminal justice professionals to support systemic change and increased public safety
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Coquille Indian Tribe
2020
$100,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Coos
  • Curry
  • Douglas
  • Jackson
  • Lane
To address pressing healthcare needs of Native American communities, utilizing a self-directed and culturally respectful approach
Grant
Population
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
Familias en Accion
2020
$134,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Counties ServedStatewide
To develop a statewide Latinx CHW Support Program and enhance Latinx health equity
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
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