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.

Awards Database

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Awardee
Year
Type
Amount
Portfolio
Respond to Racism
2021
$35,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
For general operating support of this organization that works to dismantle racism in Lake Oswego through education, training, advocacy and partnership
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Underscore Media Collaboration
2021
$170,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To share stories and issues in Indian Country to disrupt stereotypes and examine inequities and power in tribal communities
Grant
Population
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
Bus Project Foundation
2021
$147,791
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Benton
  • Clackamas
  • Linn
  • Marion
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For general operating support of this organization which fosters youth participation in the democratic process through civic engagement and voter education
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Centro Cultural de Condado de Washington
2021
$200,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
25 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
  • Yamhill
To lead systems change work by activating leadership, championing justice and growing critical services in Washington County
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
Causa of Oregon
2021
$180,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For operating support of this organization working to assist immigrant and undocumented communities in Oregon that are most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
Metropolitan Family Service
2021
$130,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
Services to Systems Community and Capacity Building
Grant
Population
  • People of color
CAPACES Leadership Institute
2021
$180,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of Capaces Leadership Institute and its work to strengthen the wellness, capacity and political consciousness of leaders, organizations, movements and communities to eliminate social disparities
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
Street Roots
2021
$25,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
8 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this award-winning, nonprofit, independent news source focusing on social, economic and environmental justice
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
2021
$81,700
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To strengthen and expand a hate incident reporting tool
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Unidos Bridging Community
2021
$114,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Yamhill
To provide operating support for Unidos, an organization that promotes and advocates for the integration, participation, representation and success of Latinx individuals and families in Yamhill County
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
Northwest Employment Education and Defense Fund
2021
$185,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To add internal and staff development capacity that will strengthen culturally responsive services and protection for low-wage workers in Oregon
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
East Metro Arts and Culture Council
2021
$200,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Jackson
  • Josephine
To provide project support for Participatory Budgeting Oregon to build BIPOC communities' capacity and expertise in participatory budgeting in the Rogue Valley and Clackamas county in partnership with Unite Oregon’s local chapters
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
National Indian Child Welfare Association
2021
$180,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
Operating support to extend NICWA's capacity to advocate for protecting ICWA, defending tribal sovereignty and Native children’s connection to family, community and culture
Grant
Population
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon
2021
$200,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Columbia
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
To support stability and create growth opportunities for low-income entrepreneurs
Grant
Population
  • People of color
ILG Innovation Law Lab
2021
$165,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support to leverage lawyers (legal representation and litigation); technology and organizers (advocacy and volunteer management) to advance immigrant and refugee justice
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
Bus Project Foundation
2021
$25,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
8 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this statewide nonpartisan organization focused on innovative solutions for young Oregonians to learn about, debate and educate their neighbors about current events and issues of public concern
Grant
Street Roots
2021
$200,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For general operating support in service to unhoused or housing insecure people in the Portland metro area
Grant
Population
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation
2021
$135,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
21 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Yamhill
To provide operating support for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and its efforts to serve, advocate and ensure access to health care for marginalized communities
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • People of color
Oregon Justice Resource Center
2021
$200,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To advance equitable civil rights through direct representation and legal advice to individuals who otherwise would not have access to legal services
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
East Metro Arts and Culture Council
2021
$150,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
To provide project support for East County Rising's leadership development programs
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
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