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
Unite Oregon
2020
$2,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
1 month
Support TypeProject Support
For participation in a systems change convening
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Tides Foundation
2020
$135,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For project support at this nonpartisan, statewide program aimed at building culturally-specific pathways to elected and appointed officials through training, coaching and mentorship in partnership with community-based organizations
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
Red Lodge Transition Services
2020
$1,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
1 month
For participation in a systems change convening
Grant
Northwest Employment Education and Defense Fund
2020
$90,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties ServedStatewide
To strengthen internal systems and staff capacity at this organization to better reflect those that it serves and assure continued protection of low-wage workers in Oregon
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
The Next Door
2020
$2,075
Building Community
Duration of Award
1 month
Support TypeProject Support
For participation in a systems change convening
Grant
Population
  • People of color
ILG Innovation Law Lab
2020
$165,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For legal counsel, representation, litigation, advocacy and volunteer management in connection with the detention of immigrants at the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan, Ore.; this grant is awarded as a part of the Oregon Immigrant and Refugee Funders Collaborative, which addresses critical and time-sensitive issues facing immigrants and refugees
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
ILG Innovation Law Lab
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
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
Voz Workers' Rights Education Project
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
Verde
2020
$175,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To build power and wealth in low-income and people of color communities through community control of resources and investments
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
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
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
The Next Door
2020
$112,500
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Hood River
  • Wasco
To support the promotion of health equity among the Latinx community in the Mid-Columbia Gorge region
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
OPAL
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
Familias en Accion
2020
$134,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Counties ServedStatewide
To develop a statewide Latinx CHW Support Program and enhance Latinx health equity
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
Western States Center
2020
$2,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
1 month
Support TypeProject Support
For participation in a systems change convening
Grant
Population
  • People of color
APANO Communities United Fund
2020
$35,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
To provide DEI training and organizational development assistance for this organization that serves Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Oregon
Grant
Population
  • 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
Central City Concern
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
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
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