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
Institute for Nonprofit News
2020
$55,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support in depth reporting of the stories and voices of American Indian and Alaska Native people throughout Oregon
Grant
Population
- Indigenous communities and tribes
NeighborWorks Umpqua
2020
$300
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
1 month
For participation in a breakout session at the 2020 Regards to Rural Conference
Grant
Red Lodge Transition Services
2020
$1,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
1 month
For participation in a systems change convening
Grant
Chemeketa Community College
2020
$185,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support the Biliteracy Pathway and Leadership Training for biliterate/bicultural teachers in Oregon
Grant
Population
- People of color
McKenzie River Trust
2020
$10,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
8 months
Support TypeProject Support
For public education and communications related to the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire
Grant
Peak Grantmaking
2020
$2,400
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties ServedStatewide
For annual membership
Grant
Proteus Fund
2020
$90,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support people of color-led organizations in Oregon in advancing a stronger, more equitable democracy
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- Indigenous communities and tribes
- People of color
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon
2020
$500
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
1 month
Support TypeOperating Support
For participation in a panel presentation
Grant
United Negro College Fund
2020
$15,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Clackamas
- Columbia
- Hood River
- Jefferson
- Lincoln
- Multnomah
- Polk
- Washington
- Yamhill
To support high school graduation and college readiness for priority students through the UNCF Portfolio Project in Portland
Grant
Salmon-Safe
2020
$80,570
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To incorporate Tribal conservation priorities related to First Foods into Salmon-Safe certification standards
Grant
Population
- Indigenous communities and tribes
Benton Soil and Water Conservation District
2020
$80,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
For project support to develop and implement a new streamlined framework to monitor river health in the Willamette River Basin
Grant
Initiative
Willamette River Initiative
Janus Youth Programs
2020
$72,686
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For project support to develop organizational policies and leadership development opportunities that advance systems change efforts at Portland-based Village Gardens
Grant
Population
- People of color
ACLU Foundation of Oregon
2020
$50,000
Meyer Designated Program
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this advocacy organization fighting for free speech, racial justice, criminal justice reform, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants' rights and more; this grant was awarded as part of the Oregon Justice for Black Lives initiative, a five-year, $25 million investment in Black leadership, Black-serving organizations and systems-level
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- Crime/abuse survivors
- People of color
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
Urban League of Portland
2020
$50,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
22 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Clackamas
- Multnomah
- Washington
For general operating support to Urban League of Portland focused in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties
Grant
Population
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Centro Cultural de Condado de Washington
2020
$1,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
1 month
Support TypeProject Support
For participation in a systems change convening
Grant
Population
- People of color
Coalition of Communities of Color
2020
$25,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
6 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To support costs associated with participating in the planning and implementation of the Student Success Act
Grant
Population
- People of color
Verde
2020
$75,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To support the Healthy Communities Coalition, a community-based collaborative of multicultural advocacy organizations working to empower communities to engage in and benefit from the Broadway Corridor redevelopment project
Grant
Population
- People of color
Oregon Latino Health Coalition
2020
$125,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For operating support of this organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities affecting Oregon Latinas and Latinos through leadership, collaboration and advocacy
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People of color
Community Alliance of Tenants
2020
$15,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
8 months
Counties ServedStatewide
For technical assistance to support an executive director transition at this community-led tenant rights organization
Grant