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
Rural Organizing Project
2020
$2,150
Building Community
Duration of Award
1 month
Support TypeProject Support
For participation in a systems change convening
Grant
Population
- People of color
Wallowa Resources
2020
$41,975
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
10 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties Served
- Wallowa
For diversity, equity and inclusion training at this organization that works to improve environmental education and increase natural resource stewardship, sustainable economic development and rural lands policy collaboration
Grant
Self Enhancement, Inc.
2020
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For general operating support of this comprehensive, one-stop resource for youth and families, primarily African Americans, and others living in poverty or seeking culturally responsive services; 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 change
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People of color
Bienestar
2020
$75,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
For general operating support for this organization that builds housing, hope and community for the wellbeing of Latinxs, immigrants and all families in need
Grant
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
2020
$160,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
30 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To mobilize health professionals in the fight against climate change so that the climate justice movement can better serve local and state-wide communities most affected by it
Grant
Prosecutor Impact
2020
$150,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To reframe the practice of prosecution in Oregon to address racial disparities and enhance equitable outcomes for communities served
Grant
Population
- People of color
Hillsboro School District 1J
2020
$185,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Washington
To scale a wraparound mentorship program to include supports, resources and connection for Latinx males in grades 7-12 in Washington County
Grant
Population
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Multnomah Education Service District
2020
$250,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To advance education equity for racially and linguistically diverse students through increasing educator workforce diversity in Multnomah County
Grant
Population
- People of color
Know Agenda Foundation
2020
$250,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
26 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Clackamas
- Multnomah
- Washington
For a food systems fellowship program that will build the capacity of aspiring food systems leaders of color
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Forward Together
2020
$1,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
1 month
For participation in a presentation
Grant
United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties
2020
$15,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
4 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Benton
- Lincoln
- Linn
For relief support for Linn County communities facing hardship from wildfires
Grant
Communities United for People
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
The Funders Network Inc.
2020
$6,310
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
1 month
For membership dues
Grant
Grantmakers of Oregon and SW Washington
2020
$10,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support the 2020 Grantmakers as Changemakers Conference, which brings together more than 200 diverse philanthropists and thought leaders in Oregon and Southwest Washington to generate partnerships and develop funding innovations
Grant
Albina Head Start
2020
$25,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For general operating support for this organization that provides Early Head Start and Head Start services to families living on low-incomes
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People of color
Native American Youth and Family Center
2020
$300,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
36 months
Support TypeCapital Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For capital support for redevelopment of Tistilal Village, for low-income/formerly homeless Native families and low-income families in Multnomah County
Grant
Population
- 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