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
Self Enhancement, Inc.
2021
$75,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
To support a new apprenticeship program in Portland for young Black professionals in construction and related careers
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Native American Youth and Family Center
2021
$40,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
6 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For general operating support of this organization that provides culturally-specific programming and services that support personal success and balance through cultural empowerment
Grant
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
Funders Together to End Homelessness
2021
$30,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
27 months
Counties ServedStatewide
To support organizational learning through continued membership in Funders Together to End Homelessness
Grant
Hacienda Community Development Corporation
2021
$15,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
18 months
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For participation in the housing leaders antiracist cohort, a leadership development opportunity to increase racial justice commitment among affordable housing organizations and improve the sector's understanding of how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Sponsors
2021
$75,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Lane
To develop an innovative housing model for landlords in Lane County to expand private market housing access for low-income individuals with criminal backgrounds
Grant
Population
  • People of color
  • People with disabilities
Native American Youth and Family Center
2021
$15,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
18 months
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For participation in the housing leaders antiracist cohort, a leadership development opportunity to increase racial justice commitment among affordable housing organizations and improve the sector's understanding of how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives
2021
$75,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
4 months
Support TypeCapital Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
For additional capital and capacity support for King + Parks affordable housing project in Multnomah county
Grant
Population
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives
2021
$15,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
18 months
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For participation in the housing leaders antiracist cohort, a leadership development opportunity to increase racial justice commitment among affordable housing organizations and improve the sector's understanding of how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Grant
Population
  • People of color
PBDG Foundation
2021
$15,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
18 months
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For participation in the housing leaders antiracist cohort, a leadership development opportunity to increase racial justice commitment among affordable housing organizations and improve the sector's understanding of how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Northwest Housing Alternatives
2021
$105,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
20 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
To launch the housing leaders antiracist cohort, a leadership development opportunity to increase racial justice commitment among affordable housing organizations and improve the sector's understanding of how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Grant
Community Alliance of Tenants
2021
$200,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this statewide, grassroots, tenant-controlled, tenant-rights organization
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Portland Housing Center
2021
$15,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For technical assistance to embark on a strategic planning process for this homeownership center, with a focus on succession planning
Grant
Better Housing Together
2021
$15,355
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
4 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Lane
To support Better Housing Together, a collaborative, community-based advocacy network that supports housing affordability, diversity and supply in Lane County
Grant
African American Alliance for Home Ownership
2021
$25,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
8 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
For general operating support for this organization that works to increase homeownership and economic stability for African-Americans and other underserved individuals in the Portland-metro area
Grant
Population
  • People of color
Bienestar
2021
$250,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
24 months
Counties Served
  • Washington
To provide capital support for construction of Nueva Esperanza, a 150-unit affordable rental project in Hillsboro, Oregon
Grant
Population
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Compass House
2021
$25,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Jackson
For general operating support for this Jackson County agency that provides education, employment and purposeful opportunities for people with mental health issues
Grant
Population
  • People with disabilities
Native American Youth and Family Center
2020
$250,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties Served
  • Gilliam
  • Hood River
  • Morrow
  • Multnomah
  • Sherman
  • Umatilla
  • Wasco
To support a new Columbia River tribal housing entity, providing management services and community development for Indigenous people living along the Columbia River
Grant
Population
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Community Alliance of Tenants
2020
$15,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
8 months
Counties ServedStatewide
For technical assistance to support an executive director transition at this community-led tenant rights organization
Grant
Operation Nightwatch - Portland
2020
$25,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
18 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
To launch a program that will build relationships with women that are houseless with the goal of preparing them to access housing opportunities in Multnomah County
Grant
Population
  • Crime/abuse survivors
  • Women or girls
Community Development Partners
2020
$50,000
Housing Opportunities
Duration of Award
36 months
Support TypeCapital Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
For capital support for Mamook Tokatee Apartments using an innovative funding model to house Tribal and Non-Tribal communities in Multnomah County
Grant
Population
  • Indigenous communities and tribes
  • People of color
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