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
World Stage Theatre
2022
$175,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Lane
- Clackamas
For general operating support for this organization that provides culturally relevant storytelling through arts education in Lane county and the Portland metro area
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Elevate Oregon
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To build relationships with youth that promote education, self-reliance and achievement in the Parkrose School District
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Western Regional Advocacy Project
2022
$25,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For project support of this organization, which offers free legal expungement services to emancipate Black Oregonians who disproportionately carry the weight of a criminal record
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People with disabilities
- People living on low incomes
Bridge-Pamoja
2022
$50,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
For bridging cultural divisions between African and African American communities through storytelling, community building, educational convenings and crisis response services throughout Multnomah and Washington County
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Friends of Noise
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
For general operating support for this organization that increases access to safe spaces, mentorship, professional development and workplace education opportunities for young Black music artists and sound engineers in Portland
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
Black Educational Achievement Movement
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Tillamook
- Multnomah
- Clatsop
- Clackamas
For general operating support of this organization which works to improve Black student achievement and social emotional health
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Going Home II
2022
$50,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For general operating support of this organization focused on assisting those in transition from the prison system back to community
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
Black United Fund of Oregon
2022
$175,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Clackamas
To support the film industry in creating financial and wealth building opportunities for Black artists throughout Oregon
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- Women or girls
Equitable Giving Circle
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Yamhill
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Hood River
- Columbia
- Clackamas
To support the BIPOC community via food distribution services
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
- Clackamas
For general operating support
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- Women or girls
- People living on low incomes
Cerimon House
2022
$50,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For general operating support of this organization that plans to bring a racial justice lens to this art space in Multnomah County through the new Artistic Director Vin Shambry
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People with disabilities
Friends of Noise
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
Project support for Black Art/ists Gathering, an intergenerational community-in-residence program and Black arts family reunion for Oregon-based Black artists
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- Women or girls
Black Food Sovereignty Coalition
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
- Columbia
- Clackamas
For support of economic sovereignty in Black food systems
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
The Highland Haven
2022
$40,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For general operating support of this organization working to improve the lives of Black children and their families through educational supports and other pro-social activities
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
Hunters of Color
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this organization that provides mentorship, education and conservation services for Black hunters in Oregon
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Black Community of Portland
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Washington
- Multnomah
To uplift the Black community of Portland through financial literacy and culturally responsive education for youth
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
- Immigrants and/or refugees
Youth Empowerment Project Pacific Northwest
2022
$30,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
For general operating support of this organization, which seeks to improve social, emotional and academic outcomes for students of color in Multnomah County
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
AYCO
2021
$1,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
1 month
Support TypeOperating Support
Honorarium for participation in Meyer's Community Advisory Group for Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Self Enhancement, Inc.
2021
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To support the Fatherhood Engagement Program and its unique approach to helping African American fathers navigate the child welfare system
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Building Blocks To Success Corporation
2021
$1,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
1 month
Support TypeOperating Support
Honorarium for participation in Meyer's Community Advisory Group for Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives