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.

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Awardee
Year
Type
Amount
Portfolio
Verde
2022
$125,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
For Living Cully, a collaborative that works to address disparities in housing, income, health, education and natural resources in Portland's Cully neighborhood
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
OPAL
2022
$60,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Clackamas
For general operating support of this organization that works to address environmental injustices, racism and other forms of oppression in Oregon
Grant
Population
  • People of color
KS Wild
2022
$60,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Klamath
  • Josephine
  • Jackson
  • Curry
For general operating support of this organization that engages communities in protecting public lands and watersheds in southwest Oregon and northwest California
Grant
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District
2022
$55,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
  • Hood River
To support implementation of the Hood River County Energy plan that seeks to increase energy resilience and equitable access to clean energy solutions
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
Oregon Built Environment & Sustainable Technologies Center
2022
$83,591
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties ServedStatewide
To strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion capacity and grow efforts to support green technology entrepreneurs of color and capital support for climate-focused new technologies
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Neighbors for Clean Air
2022
$35,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
  • Clackamas
For general operating support of this organization that works to create a healthier Oregon by reducing air pollution, using an environmental justice lens
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
National Forest Foundation
2022
$67,500
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Yamhill
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Clackamas
For a collaborative effort to engage low income communities and people of color in restoration and enjoyment of Mt. Hood National Forest
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
Northwest Environmental Defense Center
2022
$100,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support a collaborative effort to reduce diesel particulate emissions and health impacts, particularly in low-income communities of color
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
Wallowa Resources
2022
$72,375
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Wallowa
  • Union
  • Umatilla
  • Baker
To expand the organization’s sustainable rural “Stewardship Economy” models in eastern Oregon through land management collaboratives, community land ownership and management, workforce training programs, and partnerships with community based organizations
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
Compass House
2022
$25,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Jackson
For general operating support of this organization which provides people living with mental illnesses and experiencing houselessness pathways to permanent housing in Jackson County
Grant
Population
  • People with disabilities
Nez Perce Tribe
2022
$69,412
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
  • Wallowa
To integrate Nez Perce tribal knowledge into Wallowa Lake management to benefit tribal members and Wallowa County’s communities
Grant
Population
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
Strategic Energy Innovations
2022
$130,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To strengthen BIPOC leadership development in climate policy advocacy by placing fellows with key nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
Oregon Native American Chamber
2022
$80,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Clackamas
To support a collaboration between this organization and the Business for a Better Portland that elevates BIPOC business voices in support of equitable economic recovery policy
Grant
Clatsop Community College Foundation
2022
$55,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Clatsop
To support the Alliance for Equity in Education (A4EE), a culturally-responsive strategy to improve transitions to college for priority high school youth in Clatsop County
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Compass House
2022
$25,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Jackson
For this disability and mental health-focused organization which offers low-income people with disabilities workforce, social and housing programs in Jackson County
Grant
Population
  • People with disabilities
Housing Works
2022
$26,087
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
To help provide affordable housing in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties
Grant
Initiative
Affordable Housing Initiative
Oregon Community Foundation
2022
$70,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For continued support of the Oregon Parent Education Collaborative
Grant
Population
  • People living on low incomes
Homes for Good Housing Agency
2022
$25,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Lane
Project support for this public housing authority which develops and operates affordable housing in Lane County
Grant
Population
  • People living on low incomes
Verde
2022
$87,500
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this organization that works to secure social and economic benefits for low-income people and people of color through social enterprise, outreach and advocacy statewide
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
Mano a Mano
2022
$60,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Yamhill
  • Washington
  • Polk
  • Marion
  • Linn
  • Lane
  • Clackamas
  • Benton
For general operating support of this organization's initiative, Radio Poder, which is a community radio station that has the potential to reach 350,000 Latinx throughout the Willamette Valley
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People living on low incomes
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
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