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
NEO Philanthropy
2023
$45,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
To support More Equitable Democracy's work in Oregon in advancing a stronger, more equitable democracy
Grant
Coalition for Racial and Educational Justice
2023
$81,700
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
To support the Portland United Against Hate Coalition, which responds to hate incidents and provides resources for communal healing throughout Portland
Grant
Nonprofit Association of Oregon
2022
$120,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support NAO’s programs and services to strengthen the collective voice, leadership and capacity of Oregon’s nonprofits
Grant
Population
- People of color
- Indigenous communities and tribes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Oregon Center for Public Policy
2022
$60,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
For general operating support of this organization which works with BIPOC, immigrant and low-income communities to achieve economic justice for all Oregonians through research, analysis and advocacy
Grant
Neighborhood Partnerships
2022
$92,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support the work of the Oregon Economic Justice Roundtable and the role of Neighborhood Partnerships as the lead convener
Grant
Population
- People of color
- Indigenous communities and tribes
CAPACES Leadership Institute
2022
$52,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Yamhill
- Polk
- Marion
For support of the People's Representative, a public service leadership development program
Grant
Population
- People of color
- People living on low incomes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Proteus Fund
2022
$45,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support people of color-led organizations in Oregon in advancing a stronger, more equitable democracy
Grant
Population
- People of color
- Indigenous communities and tribes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
August Wilson Red Door Project
2022
$75,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this organization which works to transform community-police relations through the arts
Grant
Population
- People of color
Port of Port Orford
2022
$50,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Curry
For general operating support of this organization working on port redevelopment, including installation of infrastructure and a publicly-owned seawater system
Grant
Nonprofit Association of Oregon
2022
$50,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
For general operating support of this organization which serves nonprofits by strengthening the collective voice, leadership and capacity of the sector to enrich the lives of all Oregonians
Grant
Rural Organizing Project
2022
$120,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support to increase the capacity, effectiveness and impact of rural member groups to organize for justice, equity, inclusion and democracy
Grant
Population
- People of color
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Coalition of Communities of Color
2022
$75,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
General operating support for the coalition's work, including a campaign that builds BIPOC engagement in local charter review processes
Grant
Population
- People of color
- Indigenous communities and tribes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Oregon Food Bank
2022
$30,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For a grant transfer to support Oregon Voice for civic engagement efforts of BIPOC communities
Grant
Population
- People of color
Basic Rights Education Fund
2022
$75,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For work to support LGBTQ rights and continue bridging and building connections with marginalized communities
Grant
Population
- People of color
MACG Vision
2022
$35,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Clackamas
For general operating support of this organization which builds connections and a sense of belonging among community members who advance civic and social change throughout the Portland metro area
Grant
Population
- People of color
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Pineros Y Campesinos Unidos Del Noroeste
2022
$100,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
To provide project support for PCUN's advocacy, education and organizing work in Oregon and across the country
Grant
Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
2022
$81,700
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To expand support for hate incident reporting in Portland and beyond
Grant
Population
- People of color
Cascade Pacific Resource Conservation and Development
2022
$30,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To provide flexible support for LACE, a collective of bilingual, bicultural women supporting communities of color
Grant
Population
- People of color
Familias en Accion
2022
$100,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
For general operating support of this organization which provides economic mobility opportunities to Latine/x/a/o families while simultaneously driving systems change within the healthcare sector
Grant
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
2022
$75,000
Building Community
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Clackamas
To assist PICA in empowering communities through contemporary art and generating vital outlets for creative expression
Grant
Population
- People of color