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
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
Grantmakers for Education
2020
$11,200
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
For annual membership of this diverse network of education grantmakers dedicated to improving educational outcomes and increasing opportunities for all learners
Grant
NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Foundation
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
Cascade AIDS Project
2020
$140,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Clackamas
- Columbia
- Multnomah
- Washington
- Yamhill
To reduce housing barriers for people harmed by the carceral system, experiencing homelessness and those living with HIV in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties
Grant
Population
- People of color
- People with disabilities
Next Up
2020
$70,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Clackamas
- Marion
- Multnomah
- Washington
To amplify the voices of diverse young people to achieve a more just and equitable Oregon
Grant
Population
- People of color
Bienestar
2020
$50,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
3 months
Support TypeCapital Support
Counties Served
- Washington
For pre-development support to further the development of Nueva Esperanza, an affordable multi-family apartment project in Hillsboro
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Resolutions Northwest
2020
$55,363
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
2 months
Support TypeProject Support
For a restorative justice process to reduce disproportionate discipline for youths of color
Grant
Population
- People of color
Oregon Wild
2020
$27,500
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
8 months
Support TypeProject Support
For coordination and implementation of public education and advocacy efforts related to the 2020 Oregon wildfires, prioritizing vulnerable communities and ecologically sound fire recovery efforts
Grant
Red Lodge Transition Services
2020
$1,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
1 month
For participation in a systems change convening
Grant
Black Parent Initiative
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 helps families achieve financial, educational and spiritual success
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People of color
Luckiamute Watershed Council
2020
$149,305
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
68 months
Support TypeProject Support
To expand upon existing forest-floodplain restoration work at the Luckiamute State Natural Area by 60 acres
Grant
Initiative
Willamette River Initiative
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
Native American Youth and Family Center
2020
$60,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To build capacity within a rental housing stability program to increase access to private market rental housing and culturally specific services for people of color experiencing homelessness, especially Native Americans
Grant
Population
- Indigenous communities and tribes
- People living on low incomes
Portland Community Media
2020
$73,500
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Marion
- Multnomah
To build a coalition focused on addressing policies and practices that enforce racial and gender disparities in the film and TV industry in the Portland Metro area
Grant
Population
- People of color
Northwest Health Foundation Fund II
2020
$250,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support the Civic Health Initiative, a program focused on public policy education, training and professional development for organizations led by Black people, Indigenous people and people of color
Grant
Population
- 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
Center for Diversity and the Environment
2020
$3,000
Healthy Environment
Duration of Award
2 months
For participation and webinar support in an educational webinar on advancing racial equity in freshwater funding
Grant
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
Race Forward
2020
$2,500
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
1 month
For participation as a presenter in an educational webinar on diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice advocacy
Grant
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