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What We Look For

To help our applicants be as well informed as possible, we share what we look for in a variety of programs and proposal types.

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FAQs

To further help applicants understand our programs and application processes, we share lists of frequently asked questions.

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Funding Finder

Because Meyer Memorial Trust funds a wide array of projects and organizations, it is impossible to predict with certainty what proposals will be funded going forward. This tool is designed to help you quickly determine if you are eligible to apply for funds from MMT and if so, which program may best match your needs.

Are ALL of the following TRUE?

  • You are a tax exempt organization (sanctioned as such by the Internal Revenue Service).
  • You are requesting support for a program that operates in Oregon and/or Clark County, Washington.
  • You provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals in leadership, staffing and service, regardless of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
  • You are current on all reports owed to MMT on any previous grants.
  • You have no other pending proposals under consideration by MMT.

Are ANY of the following TRUE? You are requesting funding for:

  • Direct grants, scholarships, or loans to individuals
  • Endowments
  • General fund drives, annual appeals, special events, or sponsorships
  • Elimination of operating deficits
  • Projects of sectarian or religious organizations that principally benefit their own members or adherents
  • Direct replacement funding for activities previously supported by federal, state, or local public sources
  • Animal welfare organizations (both domestic and wild animals)
  • Projects that primarily benefit students of a single K-12 school, unless the school is an independent alternative school primarily serving low-income and/or special needs populations
  • You seek funds for lobbying to influence specific legislation or ballot measures.

Are either of the following TRUE? You are requesting funding for:

  • Acquisition of land for conservation purposes
  • Hospital capital construction projects

Are you seeking a loan?

Are you seeking funds for a sudden, unanticipated and unavoidable challenge that, if not addressed immediately, could threaten your organization's stability and/or ability to achieve its mission?

Are you seeking a grant or a loan?

Are you seeking $25,000 or less?

Is your total project cost $150,000 or less? (including in-kind donations, but excluding volunteer labor)

s this proposal seeking funding for operating support or facility renovation/construction?

Are you seeking funds for core operating support?

Not Eligible

We're sorry, your organization does not meet all MMT's eligibility criteria. You might want to check these other resources for funders with different eligibility criteria.

Not Funded

We're sorry, you are seeking support for something MMT generally does not fund. You might want to check these other resources for funders that do not have these restrictions.

Responsive Grant

You should apply for funds through MMT's Responsive Grants Program. You can access the Responsive Grant guidelines below. You can also find information useful in applying for this program at our Help Desk.

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Grassroots Grant

You should apply for funds through MMT's Grassroots Grants Program. You can access the Grassroots Grant guidelines below. You can also find information useful in applying for this program at our Help Desk.

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Emergency Grant

You may want to apply for funds through MMT's Emergency Grants Program. Proceed to access Emergency Grants guidelines.

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Program-Related Investment

You should apply for a Program-Related Investment. If you are seeking a combination grant and loan, submit both requests in the same application. When completing your Initial Inquiry, be sure to include information regarding the size, terms, and repayment strategy for the PRI you are requesting in addition to indicating the amount requested in the form of a grant. You can access the PRI guidelines below. You can also find information useful in applying for this program at our Help Desk.

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