Project Support Grant (2026) is sponsored by Meyer Memorial Trust. Funds specific charitable projects advancing racial, social, and economic justice in Oregon, organized into portfolios like Our Resilient Places and Our Empowered Youth.

Applicant Resources | Meyer Memorial Trust Meyer’s mission is to accelerate racial, social and economic justice for Oregon’s lands and peoples. We invest where we can have the greatest impact and fund organizations and projects that align with our programs’ goals and strategies. As a private foundation, our grantmaking is guided by legal requirements and by the intentions Fred Meyer set when he established the Trust.

501(c)(3) public charities Government entities, including educational institutions Tribal entities that are tax-exempt under IRC Section 7871 Fiscally sponsored projects with a charitable purpose Carry out work within Oregon Affirm a commitment to nondiscrimination in leadership, staffing and service Not require participation in religious activities or adherence to religious beliefs as a condition of service or employment We prioritize funding organizations whose work aligns with Meyer’s mission, values and the specific goals of each funding opportunity.

Share Meyer’s justice-centered goals and values Demonstrate a strong track record of working with Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities, or whose proposed work is rooted in those communities Collaborate across communities and coalitions to build collective strength Recognize how their work connects to larger systems and policies Commit to evaluation, learning and transparency alongside the communities they serve Advance the specific goals of the funding opportunity Address disparities and center communities most impacted by injustice Work toward systemic change and long-term impact Strengthen community capacity and movements Be rooted in thoughtful planning, data and community voice Work without meaningful impact in Oregon Scholarships or direct grants to individuals Elimination of operating deficits Medical research, animal welfare, or hospital capital projects Projects that do not meet Meyer’s nondiscrimination policy Partisan political activity, voter registration, or lobbying Any expenditures that would violate Meyer’s or a grantee’s tax-exempt status.

Meyer asks all applicants to confirm and self-certify to the following: “ Our policies and practices provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals in leadership, staffing and service, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and any status protected by law .

” Organizations that cannot demonstrate alignment with these values will not be competitive for funding. Meyer offers two primary types of grant support, depending on an organization’s eligibility and the focus of the proposed work. Project support grants fund specific charitable projects with defined activities and outcomes.

Applicants must describe the proposed work and submit a project budget. Project support is available to all eligible applicants, including fiscally sponsored projects, collaborative projects and faith-based organizations. General operating support grants provide flexible funding to support an organization’s overall operations and mission-aligned work.

These grants allow organizations to use funds where they are most needed to advance their goals. Operating support is available to secular 501(c)(3) public charities with strong alignment to the goals of the funding opportunity. The resources below offer additional guidance and details to support your application, including budgeting, eligibility scenarios and special application considerations.

Guidance on what to include in your project budget, including allowable and unallowable costs. Information for projects applying with a fiscal sponsor, including eligibility and required documentation. Details on applying as a collaborative, including roles, responsibilities and required materials.

Important requirements for projects that include lobbying as a limited component of the work. Eligibility guidance for faith-based organizations applying for project support funding. Looking for help with an existing grant?

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