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
Muslim Educational Trust
2020
$75,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For general operating support for this organization that creats an open, empowering and collaborative atmosphere within the Muslim community in the greater Portland-metro area
Grant
Population
- People of color
Climate Solutions
2020
$75,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
6 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support the Oregon Clean and Equitable Transportation Campaign, a coalition focused on an equitable transition away from fossil fuel powered transportation in Oregon
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program
2020
$8,200
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For technical assistance to support the Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship program, a mentorship program to promote hiring and advancement for people of color, individuals coming from the criminal justice systems and community members from low-income households in skilled construction trades
Grant
Population
- People of color
Mano a Mano Family Center
2020
$125,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Marion
- Polk
For operating support of this organization providing services and working to increase Latinx grassroots organizing in the Mid-Willamette Valley
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People of color
Resource Media
2020
$12,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
3 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To produce an executive summary of a report that examines the racial composition of Oregon state environmental agency boards and commissions and describes the challenges and opportunities for more diverse participation
Grant
Population
- People of color
Portland Leadership Foundation
2020
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
13 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People of color
Latino Network
2020
$1,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
2 months
For participation in the Gathering for Student Success
Grant
Verde
2020
$240,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For 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
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Imagine Black
2020
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
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; 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
Friends of the Children - Portland
2020
$200,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Clackamas
- Columbia
- Marion
- Multnomah
- Washington
- Yamhill
To support strategies for mitigating learning loss and negative impacts on education through long-term mentoring for priority youth
Grant
Population
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation
2020
$200,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Yamhill
For operating support of this health service provider advocating for broader systemic changes to address social determinants of health in Washington and Yamhill counties
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People of color
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District
2020
$120,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
24 months
Counties Served
- Hood River
To support implementation of the Hood River County Energy Plan to increase energy resilience and equitable access to clean energy solutions
Grant
Population
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
2020
$149,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Marion
To support housing rental access for Latinx individuals who are justice-involved in Multnomah County
Grant
Population
- People of color
PBDG Foundation
2020
$160,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To increase access to public and private construction projects for minority and women subcontractors
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- Indigenous communities and tribes
- People of color
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
2020
$18,480
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For strategic planning at this organization that engages diverse communities that live in and around Portland's Columbia Slough watershed in land stewardship and restoration efforts
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People of color
Immigration Counseling Service
2020
$199,975
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
- Baker
- Benton
- Crook
- Deschutes
- Gilliam
- Grant
- Harney
- Hood River
- Jefferson
- Lincoln
- Linn
- Malheur
- Marion
- Morrow
- Polk
- Sherman
- Umatilla
- Union
- Wallowa
- Wasco
- Wheeler
For immigration legal services that provide immediate and meaningful access to a host of fundamental human rights
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Northwest Coastal Housing
2020
$10,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeCapital Support
Counties Served
- Lincoln
Capital Fund Request-New Construction: Veteran/Workforce Housing, Toledo, OR
Grant
Population
- People living on low incomes
- Veterans
Burns Paiute Tribe
2020
$150,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeCapital Support
Counties Served
- Harney
To support the economic development of Harney County through the creation of the Burns Paiute Tribe's Tukwahone Business Accelerator and Cultural Growth Center
Grant
Population
- Indigenous communities and tribes
Oregon Center for Public Policy
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
Native American Youth and Family Center
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
- Indigenous communities and tribes
- People living on low incomes