Today, we're excited to announce that Meyer Memorial Trust invites proposals from nonprofits working in Oregon to dismantle disparities and advance equity in our Equitable Education, Healthy Environment and Housing Opportunities portfolios.
Meet Kaberi Banerjee Murthy, Meyer's Director of Program Strategy, and check out her blog about the $10.6 million available this annual funding opportunity, here.
By invitation in 2019
The Building Community portfolio will invite organizations with a strong track record of work around systems change to apply for $2.5 million in grants this year. Portfolio director Dahnesh Medora and program associate Erin Dysart discuss what's behind the changes here.
Sharpening the focus
The Equitable Education portfolio will award $3.6 million in grants through the 2019 AFO to eliminate predictable gaps and increase opportunity for priority students in Oregon’s public schools. Portfolio director Matt Morton writes about sharpening the focus here.
For your DEI toolbelt
Moving forward into equity can be challenging. It can leave an organization wondering where to begin. Believe it or not, there is a tool that can help.
We invite you to revisit tins 2018 blog from Jill Fuglister, Carol Cheney and Matt Morton on Meyer's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DEI Spectrum Tool. Learn more about it here.
Our refined lens
The Healthy Environment portfolio is poised to award $3.5 million through the 2019 Annual Funding Opportunity. Portfolio director Jill Fuglister writes about what's changed about Meyer's statewide environment program — and what hasn't — here.
Building on momentum
Housing Opportunities portfolio director Theresa Deibele announces $3.5 million for work that preserves and increases the number of affordable housing rental units, supports housing stability and fosters stronger and more effective affordable housing systems and strategies here.
