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
Open School
2018
$200,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
36 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To support implementation of Open School's strategic vision so it can better impact the lives of marginalized minority students
Grant
Population
- First-generation college students
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
David Douglas School District
2018
$676
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
2 months
To support participation in the Teachers of Color convening
Grant
Friends of the Children - Portland
2018
$150,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Clackamas
- Columbia
- Crook
- Deschutes
- Jefferson
- Klamath
- Marion
- Multnomah
- Washington
For supporting family engagement and strengthening work readiness and employer retention of priority students in Multnomah County
Grant
Population
- Foster youth
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
David Douglas School District
2018
$676
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
2 months
To support participation in the Teachers of Color convening
Grant
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
2018
$150,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
36 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Douglas
To increase culturally-based Tribal programming that enhances a sense of belonging for Tribal youth, participation in school-related activities and meaningful relationships with teachers and tutors
Grant
Population
- Indigenous communities and tribes
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
City Club of Portland
2018
$20,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
For support of priority high school students’ civic education and participation
Grant
Portland Public Schools
2018
$896
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
2 months
To support the Teachers of Color convening
Grant
Josephine County Foundation
2018
$169,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
36 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Josephine
To support the Graduation Assistance Program (GAP), a community-based collaboration designed to increase the graduation rate of students from low income households in rural Josephine County
Grant
Population
- First-generation college students
- People living on low incomes
Educational Policy Improvement Center
2018
$185,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Clackamas
- Lane
To help fund a community engagement strategy that will enhance college and career readiness at North Eugene and Milwaukie High Schools
Grant
Population
- First-generation college students
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Grantmakers for Education
2018
$7,500
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
For annual membership support of this national organization that works to improve educational outcomes and increasing opportunities for all learners
Grant
Children's Institute
2017
$80,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
For core operating support
Grant
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon
2017
$140,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To launch a statewide policy change campaign to increase access to nutrition in schools for students living in poverty
Grant
Population
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Malheur Education Service District Region 14
2017
$37,400
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Baker
- Harney
- Malheur
To increase career readiness for high school students in Treasure Valley Tech career and technical education programs in Baker, Harney and Malheur counties
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
- People with disabilities
Trillium Family Services
2017
$95,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
36 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Multnomah
To embed a full-time Mental Health Promotion Specialist at KairosPDX in Portland to provide culturally-specific, trauma-informed services to students and families
Grant
Population
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
- People with disabilities
Douglas Education Service District
2017
$124,260
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
36 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties Served
- Douglas
- Klamath
- Lake
To strengthen the region’s capacity to serve and empower communities of color in Douglas, Klamath and Lake counties
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- Indigenous communities and tribes
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Boys and Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties
2017
$140,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Marion
- Polk
To equip underserved youth in Marion and Polk counties with life skills, academic proficiency and educational momentum to excel in high school through the “Be Great By 8th” program
Grant
Population
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Let's Talk Diversity Coalition
2017
$70,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
To support the Papalaxsimisha Program, supporting American Indian students and their families in 6th through 12th grade on their educational journey
Grant
Portland Community College Foundation
2017
$175,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
30 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
- Columbia
- Multnomah
- Washington
To implement "Workforce Connect," a program that improves career readiness and pathways to living-wage jobs for underrepresented, first-generation and low-income high school students in Columbia, Multnomah and Washington counties
Grant
Population
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People living on low incomes
- People of color
Maslow Project
2017
$50,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
- Jackson
- Josephine
To improve educational equity for homeless youth in Jackson and Josephine counties
Grant
Population
- People living on low incomes
Friends of the Children - Central Oregon
2017
$175,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
36 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties Served
- Crook
- Deschutes
- Jefferson
To provide long-term, professional mentorship to vulnerable youth in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties
Grant
Population
- People living on low incomes
- People of color