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Core Grantmaking

We partner with organizations and projects that build the power of Greater Washington communities to reimagine, recreate, and reform systems in the pursuit of racial equity and justice.

At the Meyer Foundation, we believe systemic racism has led to our deeply inequitable economy and unjust systems, preventing too many people from accessing prosperity and opportunity. Our social contract–the moral code by which we live–is broken.

 

Instead, we believe that the social contract should be redefined to become inclusive and race-centered, to support a just economy that works for people most directly affected by racial inequity and injustice, and to improve the relationship between systems and the people they serve. This vision is an important component of the framework for our core grantmaking.

 

Through our grantmaking, we support work that strives toward a better future–one that is rooted in equity, justice, and our shared humanity and that helps build a more racially just society where everyone in our region can thrive.

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Eligibility

To apply for a grant from the Meyer Foundation, applicants should:

    • Be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) public charity designation by the IRS (or be fiscally sponsored by one) and

 

    • Work with and for the people and communities of Greater Washington, which Meyer defines as:
      • Washington, DC
      • Montgomery and/or Prince George’s counties in Maryland
      • Arlington, Fairfax, and/or Prince William counties and/or the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and/or Manassas Park in Virginia


Most of the organizations Meyer supports are locally based and operate in Greater Washington. National or statewide organizations may apply for a project grant if the work is strongly aligned with Meyer’s strategy and priorities, takes place in Greater Washington, and is implemented in close partnership with local communities and organizations.

If your organization is not yet a 501(c)(3) or does not yet have a fiscal sponsor, you are welcome to apply while you are securing that designation or in the process of finding a fiscal sponsor. However, grants can only be made to verified public charities (which means that you will need to have 501(c)(3) designation or a fiscal sponsor before we can approve and pay a grant).

If you have questions, contact us at grants@meyerfdn.org.

What We Support

In addition to our eligibility requirements, organizations or projects seeking funding should:

• Address the root causes of inequity through systems change work. We define systems change as challenging and changing the culture, policies, practices, and priorities that create and perpetuate inequities. These inequities have only been further exposed and exacerbated during the pandemic.

• Build power for purposes of advancing racial and/or economic justice.

• Leverage one or more of these tactics for change:

o Organizing & Base Building Organizing is a grassroots method for building relationships and power, particularly among people and communities who have traditionally been excluded from decision making. Organizing may also be referred to as base building—recruiting and retaining a large group of members from impacted communities who participate in and help direct and implement the work of the organization.

o Advocacy Any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a cause, supports or defends, or pleads on behalf of others. It includes public education, regulatory work, litigation, and work before administrative bodies, lobbying, voter education, voter registration, and more.

o Coalition Building A coalition is a collection of people and organizations with similar interests working together to influence outcomes around a specific cause. Coalition building is the process by which people and organizations come together to grow their base, coordinate efforts, deploy resources, and provide leadership and guidance to achieve objectives broader than a single organization might accomplish on its own.

• Actively participate in broader organizing, movement, and/or field-building work to advance racial and economic justice in Greater Washington.

To see examples of the work we've funded, please visit our grants database.

Additional Info

What We Do Not Support

We generally do not support direct services unless those services fall into one or both of the following categories. We will consider support for:

  • Demonstration/pilot projects that model what a racially equitable system could look like and that are used to advocate for how systems can and should change.

  • Direct services that are rooted in your constituents' stated interests or needs and that build the relationship with your constituents who are an essential part of your base and power-building work.


The Meyer Foundation does not fund:

  • Capital for housing construction or development
  • Start-up and operating support for housing developers
  • Scholarships or financial assistance
  • Medical or scientific research
  • Programs that promote religious doctrine
  • Individual public, public charter, or private schools
  • Individuals (including scholarships and emergency assistance)
  • Parent Teacher Associations
  • Special events or conferences, except by invitation only
  • Endowments
  • Direct services (except in the above-described circumstances where these services are part of an advocacy or organizing agenda or strategy)

How to Apply

We encourage interested applicants to learn what drives our grantmaking by reading about our mission and our Core Grantmaking strategy. On our website, you will also find a database of organizations we have funded in recent years.

The first step to apply is to submit a short Interest Form. The Interest Form helps us learn about your work and takes about 30 minutes to complete. There are no deadlines to submit Interest Forms: we accept and review them year-round, with a pause during December's holiday season. We'll respond within 30 days of your Interest Form submission to let you know whether we will consider it for funding and invite you to submit a proposal.

If invited, you will have an opportunity to submit a proposal that helps us understand more deeply how your work aligns with our strategy and goals for our core grantmaking.

All applications must be submitted via our online grantmaking portal (GivingData) and not via email or US mail. If you have questions, contact us at grants@meyerfdn.org.

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Preview the Proposal

To apply for a Meyer grant, click the button below to begin the Interest Form. Applications for Core Grantmaking funds are open year-round. 

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Meyer’s Online Application Portal

Hosted by GivingData, our grantmaking portal is compliant with every browser and works on mobile devices. The system is reliable and secure; for example, your work will automatically save every 30 seconds.

New users will need to register and activate an account in the system to submit an Interest Form.

Need more help?

If you have questions while you are working on your Interest Form or Proposal, we are here to answer them.

Grants Database

Below, please find a database of grants the Meyer Foundation awarded in the last two years.

OrganizationAmountGrant PurposeTypeYearGeographic Area ServedWebsite
Academy of Hope50000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.aohdc.org
ACT for Alexandria80000to support the Racial Equity Capacity Building InitiativeCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.actforalexandria.org
ACT for Alexandria80000to support the Racial Equity Capacity-Building InitiativeCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.actforalexandria.org
Action in Montgomery100000to support planning for a new organizing alliance over two yearsCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.actioninmontgomery.org
Action in Montgomery2500to support the Organizing for Democracy Convening in Washington DCCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.actioninmontgomery.org
Action in Montgomery75000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.actioninmontgomery.org
Advocates for Justice and Education500000to support general operations over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.aje-dc.org
Advocates for Justice and Education50000to support Black Female Executive Directors of WashingtonCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.aje-dc.org
African Communities Together10000to support ACT's capacity-building project (FBLC capacity-building grant)Fund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.africans.us
African Communities Together25000to support organizing trainingFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.africans.us
African Communities Together600000to support the Greater Washington regional chapter over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.africans.us
AfriThrive160000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.afrithrive.org
AfriThrive7500to support fundraising planningCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.afrithrive.org
Allegheny Health Network2500to support Allegheny General Hospital in memory of Bruce Allen ThomasCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.ahn.org/about/support-ahn.html
Alliance for Housing Solutions20000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.allianceforhousingsolutions.org
Alliance for Housing Solutions20000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.allianceforhousingsolutions.org
Alliance for Justice7500to support advocacy training for grantee partnersCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttps://www.afj.org/
American Cancer Society2500to support general operations in memory of Kay TutwilerCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.cancer.org
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy2500to support 2023 membership duesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.aapip.org
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy2500to support 2022 membership duesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.aapip.org
Association of Black Foundation Executives5000to support 2022-23 membership duesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.abfe.org
Association of Black Foundation Executives5000to support 2023-2024 membership duesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.abfe.org
Ayuda50000to support the advocacy programCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.ayuda.com
Beloved Community Incubator7500to support fundraising planningCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.belovedcommunityincubator.org
Beloved Community Incubator5000to support leadership and management trainingCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.belovedcommunityincubator.org
Beloved Community Incubator75000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.belovedcommunityincubator.org
Beloved Community Incubator80000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.belovedcommunityincubator.org
Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence75000to support fundraising planning for the Black & Brown CoalitionCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.bandbcoalition.org
Black Church Food Security Network150000to support general operations of the Black Church Food Security Network in the Greater Washington regionFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.BlackChurchFoodSecurity.net
Black Church Food Security Network500000to support general operations of the Black Church Food Security Network in the Greater Washington region over three yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.BlackChurchFoodSecurity.net
Black Dirt Farm Collective50000to support the Black Dirt Farm Collective's programming in Prince George's CountyCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttps://blackdirtfarmcollective.com/
Black Lives Matter DC100000to support general operations of Black Lives Matter DCFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.dcblm.org
Black Lives Matter DC100000to support general operations of Black Lives Matter DCFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.dcblm.org
Black Swan Academy900000to support general operations over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.blackswanacademy.org
Black Women Radicals300000to support the School for Black Feminist Politics' work in the Greater Washington region over three yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.blackwomenradicals.com
Black Women Radicals100000to support the Black Women Radicals School for Black Feminist Politics' work in the Greater Washington regionFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.blackwomenradicals.com
Black Women Thriving East of the River60000to support the Black Women Thriving East of the River project over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttps://thrivingeotr.org/
Bowie State University Foundation5000to support general operationsBoard Discretionary (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.bowiestate.edu
Bowie State University Foundation125000to support a Philanthropy FellowCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.bowiestate.edu
Bread for the City400000to support advocacy and organizing work over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.breadforthecity.org
Bread for the City12500to support the Bread for the City advocacy team (FBLC capacity building grant)Fund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.breadforthecity.org
Bread for the City15000to support respite and wellness for George JonesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.breadforthecity.org
Bread for the City29070to support training in pay equity to create a more equitable salary structure at Bread for the CityCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.breadforthecity.org
BU-GATA50000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.bu-gata.org
BU-GATA45000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.bu-gata.org
Building Movement Project5000to support membership dues for Building Movement Project's Leadership Funders GroupCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.buildingmovement.org
Building Movement Project5000to support membership dues for Building Movement Project's Leadership Funders GroupCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.buildingmovement.org
Byte Back60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.byteback.org
Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition50000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.caircoalition.org
Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition50000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.caircoalition.org
CASA160000to support general operations in the Greater Washington region over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.wearecasa.org
CASA45000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.wearecasa.org
Center for Effective Philanthropy3000to support general operationsCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.effectivephilanthropy.org
Center for Effective Philanthropy2500to support general operationsCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.effectivephilanthropy.org
Central American Resource Center30000to provide emergency assistance for immigrants arriving from outside the greater Washington regionCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.carecendc.org
Central American Resource Center150000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.carecendc.org
Centreville Immigration Forum62000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.centrevilleimmigrationforum.org
Centreville Immigration Forum50000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.centrevilleimmigrationforum.org
Centreville Immigration Forum7500to support fundraising planningCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.centrevilleimmigrationforum.org
Centro De Apoyo Familiar200000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.mycaf.org
Centro De Apoyo Familiar7500to support fundraising planningCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.mycaf.org
Child Resource Connect100000to support programming in Prince George's County and state-level advocacy over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.childresource.org
Children's Law Center60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.childrenslawcenter.org
Children's Law Center120000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.childrenslawcenter.org
Cleveland Clinic Foundation2500to support general operations in memory of Leslie C. McNeilCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/
Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development75000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.cnhed.org
Collective Action For Safe Spaces100000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.collectiveactiondc.org
Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis200000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.thecommonwealthinstitute.org
Community Bridges30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.communitybridges-md.org
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies5000to support the Charles and Doris Mickins Fund in memory of Doris MickinsCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Nationalhttp://www.cfalleghenies.org
Congregation Action Network45000to support the Congregation Action NetworkCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttps://www.congregationactionnetwork.org/
Congregation Action Network45000to support the Congregation Action NetworkCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttps://www.congregationactionnetwork.org/
Critical Exposure550000to support general operations over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.criticalexposure.org
Critical Exposure50000to support general operationsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.criticalexposure.org
DC Fiscal Policy Institute200000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.dcfpi.org
DC Fiscal Policy Institute160000to support Just Recovery DC over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.dcfpi.org
DC Girls' Coalition60000to support general operations for the DC Girls' Coalition over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttps://www.dcgirlscoalition.org/
DC Greens30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttps://www.dcgreens.org
DC Initiative on Racial Equity40000to support the DC Initiative on Racial EquityCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.tides.org/project/social-venture/spaces
DC Jobs with Justice150000to support the Excluded Worker Coalition over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.dcjwj.org
DC Jobs with Justice75000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.dcjwj.org
DC Jobs with Justice225000to support general operations over three yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.dcjwj.org
DC Justice Lab700000to support general operations over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.dcjusticelab.org
DC KinCare Alliance100000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.dckincare.org
DC KinCare Alliance7500to support fundraising planningCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.dckincare.org
Delta Foundation30000to support general operationsBoard Discretionary (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://deltafoundationinc.org
Diverse City Fund225000to support Diverse City Fund over three yearsCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.diversecityfund.org
Docs for Tots2500to support Docs for Tots in memory of George A. Askew Jr.CEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.docsfortots.org
Dream Project30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.dream-project.org
Dreamer Mothers in Action75000to support general operations for Dreamer Mothers in ActionCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttps://www.facebook.com/DMinAction/
Dreamer Mothers in Action50000to support Dreamer Mothers in ActionCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttps://www.facebook.com/DMinAction/
Dreamer Mothers in Action7500to support fundraising planning for Dreamer Mothers in ActionCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Virginiahttps://www.facebook.com/DMinAction/
Dreaming Out Loud215500to support a Capital Campaign for Good Food on Good Hope Road: A Model for Food System TransformationFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttps://dreamingoutloud.org/
Dreaming Out Loud750000to support general operations over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttps://dreamingoutloud.org/
Dreaming Out Loud13000to support Dreaming Out Loud's organizational capacityFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttps://dreamingoutloud.org/
Economic Action Maryland60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.econaction.org
Economic Action Maryland60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.econaction.org
Edu-Futuro150000to support systems change advocacy for immigrant rights in Northern Virginia over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttps://edu-futuro.org/
Endependence Center of Northern Virginia30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttps://www.ecnv.org/
Envisioning An Anti-Racist DC Project25000to support the Anti-Racist DC CampaignCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.breadforthecity.org
Envisioning Safety on our Campuses450000to support Envisioning Safety on Our Campuses over three yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttps://www.esocnow.com/
Envisioning Safety on our Campuses150000to support Envisioning Safety on Our CampusesFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttps://www.esocnow.com/
Equity in the Center15000to support the Racial Equity Tools websiteCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttps://equityinthecenter.org/
Everyday Canvassing75000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.everydaycanvassing.org
Everyday Canvassing160000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.everydaycanvassing.org
Fair Budget Coalition600000to support general operations of the Fair Budget Coalition over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.fairbudget.org
First Generation College Bound150000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttps://fgcb.org/
First Shift Justice Project150000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.firstshift.org
Foster & Adoptive Parent Advocacy Center150000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttps://www.dcfapac.org
Friends of Anacostia Park60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.friendsofanacostiapark.org
Funders Together to End Homelessness4000to support 2023 membership duesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.funderstogether.org
Funders Together to End Homelessness4000to support membership duesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.funderstogether.org
Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation4000to support 2022 membership dues for Funders' Committee for Civic ParticipationCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.funderscommittee.org
Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation6000to support 2023 membership dues for Funders' Committee for Civic ParticipationCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.funderscommittee.org
Future Foundation150000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (66.67%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.thefuturedc.org
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital50000to support girls living in historically under-resourced communitiesBoard Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.gscnc.org
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations7000to support 2023 membership dues and general operationsCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.geofunders.org
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations10000to support the 2023 Learning ConferenceCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.geofunders.org
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations10000to support general operationsCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.geofunders.org
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations6090to support 2022 membership dues and general operationsCEO Discretionary (58.95%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.geofunders.org
Greater Greater Washington75000to support Greater Greater Washington's projects focused on Growing the Transportation Equity Network & Advancing Housing EquityCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://ggwash.org
Greater Washington Community Foundation500000to support a donor advised fundCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Greater Washington Community Foundation200000to support cash payments through Let's GO DMV!Core Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Greater Washington Community Foundation4580to support the 2023 Civic Leadership AwardsCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Greater Washington Community Foundation5000to support general operations as a Community Champion PartnerCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Greater Washington Community Foundation500000to support a donor advised fund for a Guaranteed Basic Income pilot in Prince George's CountyCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Greater Washington Community Foundation25000to support the 2022 Civic Leadership Awards and Celebration of Giving and the 2023 50th anniversary celebrationCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Greater Washington Community Foundation25000to support the David C. Harrington Memorial FundCEO Discretionary (80.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.thecommunityfoundation.org
HACAN Strong Families Strong Communities50000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.hacanva.org
HACAN Strong Families Strong Communities50000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.hacanva.org
Hamkae Center15000to support the Hamkae Center's nonpartisan message testing with Asian American votersCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Virginiahttps://hamkaecenter.org/
Harriet's Wildest Dreams150000to support general operationsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://harrietsdreams.org
Harriet's Wildest Dreams525000to support general operations over three yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://harrietsdreams.org
Harriet's Wildest Dreams10000to support a staff healing and teambuilding retreat for Harriet's Wildest DreamsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://harrietsdreams.org
Headley Carter Cares Foundation10000to support general operationsBoard Discretionary (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.headleycartercares.com
HEAL Trafficking25000to support planning for equity-focused anti-trafficking approaches for health professionals in MarylandCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Marylandhttps://healtrafficking.org/
Homeless Persons Representation Project100000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.hprplaw.org
Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers15000to support general operationsBoard Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.handhousing.org
Identity225000to support general operations over three yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.identity-youth.org
Identity300000to support Identity’s transformational campaign for ambitious growth, innovation and impact over three yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.identity-youth.org
Identity140000to support the Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.identity-youth.org
if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility100000to support participatory grantmaking through the Virginia Power Building FundersCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://iffdn.org
IMPACT Silver Spring90000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.impactsilverspring.org
IMPACT Silver Spring15000to support planning to become a worker-centered, democratically-run nonprofit organizationCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.impactsilverspring.org
IMPACT Silver Spring130000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.impactsilverspring.org
International Mayan League75000to support general operations in the Greater Washington regionCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttps://www.mayanleague.org/
International Mayan League75000to support general operations in the Greater Washington regionCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttps://www.mayanleague.org/
Jews United for Justice30000to support general operations and the safety and security of its staffCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.jufj.org
Jews United for Justice100000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.jufj.org
Joe's Movement Emporium10000to support general operationsCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.joesmovement.org; www.creativesuitland.org
Just Neighbors Ministry50000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.justneighbors.org
Just Neighbors Ministry60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.justneighbors.org
Leadership Montgomery100000to support racial equity training and programsCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org
Leadership Montgomery100000to support racial equity trainings and programsCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org
Legal Aid Justice Center2500to support general operations in memory of Ada Selfa Yanoc QuitoCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Virginiahttps://www.justice4all.org
Legal Aid Justice Center200000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttps://www.justice4all.org
Life After Release Fund700000to support the Life After Release Fund over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Marylandhttps://lifeafterrelease.org
Life After Release Fund10000to support office relocation and staff wellness for Life After Release FundFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Marylandhttps://lifeafterrelease.org
Maryland Hunger Solutions30000to support Maryland Hunger SolutionsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.mdhungersolutions.org
Maryland Hunger Solutions25000to support Maryland Hunger SolutionsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.mdhungersolutions.org
Maryland Nonprofits80000to support general operations ($50,000) and Maryland Latinos Unidos ($30,000)Core Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Marylandhttps://www.marylandnonprofits.org/
Maryland Nonprofits80000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttps://www.marylandnonprofits.org/
Montgomery County Collaboration Council100000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.collaborationcouncil.org
Montgomery County Renters Alliance60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.RentersAlliance.org
Montgomery County Renters Alliance75000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.RentersAlliance.org
Montgomery Housing Partnership25000to support the Lyttonsville Fire FundCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Marylandhttps://mhpartners.org/
Montgomery Housing Partnership100000to support the policy and advocacy program over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttps://mhpartners.org/
Mother's Outreach Network25000to support strategic planningCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://mothersoutreachnetwork.org
Mother's Outreach Network7500to support fundraising planningCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://mothersoutreachnetwork.org
Movement Matters100000to support training, technical assistance and capacity building for community organizing groups in the Greater Washington regionCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.movementmatters.net
Movement Matters100000to support training and capacity building for organizers in the Greater Washington regionCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.movementmatters.net
Muslim Counterpublics Lab30000to support Muslims Counterpublics Lab's Muslims Up Against Amazon projectCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.muslimcounterpublicslab.org
Muslims for Just Futures30000to support Muslims for Just Futures' general operations and the safety and security of its staffCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.muslimsforjustfutures.org
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy4500to support 2023 membership duesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.ncrp.org
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy4500to support 2022 membership duesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.ncrp.org
National Domestic Workers Alliance150000to support the DC Domestic Workers Campaign for over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://domesticworkers.org
Neighborhood Funders Group5500to support 2023 membership dues ($3,000) and general operations ($2,500)CEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.nfg.org
Neighborhood Funders Group5500to support 2022 membership dues ($3,000) and general operations ($2,500)CEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.nfg.org
Nonprofit Prince George's County59000to support a Prince George's County Nonprofit Sector Landscape AnalysisCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.nonprofitpgc.org
Nonprofit Prince George's County150000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.nonprofitpgc.org
Nonprofit Prince George's County25000to support general operationsBoard Discretionary (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.nonprofitpgc.org
Nonprofit Village30000to support a Wellness Circle for Black executivesCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.thenonprofitvillage.org
NVAHA35000to support the unification of the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance and the Alliance for Housing Solutions into a single organizationCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.nvaha.org
NVAHA30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.nvaha.org
NVAHA30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.nvaha.org
ONE DC500000to support general operations over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.onedconline.org
Operation Understanding DC20000to support general operationsCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.oudc.org
Organizing Black150000to provide support for Organizing Black's general operationsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://organizingblack.org
Organizing Black150000to support Organizing BlackFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://organizingblack.org
Organizing Black15000to support a leadership and staff retreat for Organizing BlackFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://organizingblack.org
Out for Justice150000to support general operationsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.out4justice.org
Out for Justice500000to support general operations over three yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.out4justice.org
PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education)30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttps://dcpave.org/
Peace For DC50000to support the Peace for DC FundCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.peacefordc.org
Peace For DC50000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.peacefordc.org
PEAK Grantmaking5500to support 2024 membership dues and general operationsCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.peakgrantmaking.org
PEAK Grantmaking5500to support 2023 membership dues and general operationsCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.peakgrantmaking.org
People for Fairness Coalition40000to support general operations for the People for Fairness CoalitionCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://pffcdc.org
PG ChangeMakers150000to support general operations of PG Change MakersFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.pgchangemakers.com
Philanthropy DMV10000to support People of the Global Majority in Philanthropy planning and programmingCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttps://philanthropydmv.org/
Philanthropy DMV75000to support general operations ($55,000) and membership dues ($20,000)CEO Discretionary (27.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttps://philanthropydmv.org/
Philanthropy DMV20000to support general operationsCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttps://philanthropydmv.org/
Philanthropy DMV75000to support membership dues ($17,500), the 2022 annual meeting ($10,000), general operations ($47,500)CEO Discretionary (76.67%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttps://philanthropydmv.org/
PLTI of Alexandria25000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.plti-alex.org/
Prince George's Leadership Action Network80000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.planmd.org
Prince George's Leadership Action Network160000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.planmd.org
Public Justice Center150000to support the Education Stability Project over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.publicjustice.org
Racial Justice NOW!10800to support a fundraising consultant (FBLC capacity building grant)Fund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2023Marylandhttp://www.rjndmv.org
Racial Justice NOW!600000to support Racial Justice NOW! over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.rjndmv.org
Racial Justice NOW!32000to support fundraising capacity for Racial Justice NOW!Fund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Marylandhttp://www.rjndmv.org
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United150000to support general operations of ROC-DC over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.rocunited.org/dc
Restorative Arlington30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttps://www.restorativearlington.org/
Restorative Arlington30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttps://www.restorativearlington.org/
Ruby Pictures20000to support Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-RoundCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Region
School Justice Project75000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.sjpdc.org
Serve Your City150000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.serveyourcitydc.org
Sin Barreras Without Barriers30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.sinbarrerascville.org
Sin Barreras Without Barriers30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.sinbarrerascville.org
Smart from the Start7425to support general operations in the Washington DC regionCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://smartfromthestart.org
Sun Health Foundation2500to support Banner Boswell Medical Center in memory of Lorraine F. ThomasCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.sunhealthfoundation.org
Teach for America15000to support general operations for the DC regionBoard Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttps://www.teachforamerica.org/dc-region
Technology Association of Grantmakers485to support 2023 membership duesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.tagtech.org
Technology Association of Grantmakers385to support 2022 membership duesCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.tagtech.org
The Dempsey Center2500to support general operations in memory of Eric Beaulieu (brother of Misty Milstead)CEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttps://www.dempseycenter.org/
The Dempsey Center2500to support general operations in memory of Deborah Bathalon (mother of Misty Milstead)CEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttps://www.dempseycenter.org/
Trevor Project2500to support general operations in memory of Lowell G. FitzgeraldCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.thetrevorproject.org
Trinity Washington University25000to support Dreamers' professional developmentCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.trinitydc.edu
Tzedek DC60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.tzedekdc.org
Tzedek DC60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.tzedekdc.org
UndocuBlack Network400000to support the UndocuBlack Network in the Greater Washington region over four yearsFund for Black-Led Change (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.undocublack.org
United Community75000to support COMMUN1TY+Core Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.unitedcommunity.org
United Community75000to support COMMUN1TY+Core Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.unitedcommunity.org
United Way NCA50000to support the National Capital Area ALICE CoalitionCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.unitedwaynca.org
UpTogether1000000to support the MoCo Boost guaranteed minimum income pilot in Montgomery County over three yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2021Marylandhttp://www.uptogether.org
Vietnamese Resettlement Association15000to support general operationsBoard Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://vrahoinguoiviet.org/
Virginia Civic Engagement Table30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.engageva.org
Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights150000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.vacir.org
Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights30000to support immigrant rights protectionCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.vacir.org
Virginia Funders Network2500to support membership dues for the Virginia Funders NetworkCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://www.vafunders.org
Virginia Funders Network2500to support membership dues for the Virginia Funders NetworkCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.vafunders.org
Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy100000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://www.virginiainterfaithcenter.org
VOICE7500to support fundraising planningCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://voice-va.org
VOICE100000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Virginiahttp://voice-va.org
VOICE100000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://voice-va.org
Voices for a Second Chance30000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.vscdc.org
Voices for Virginia's Children7500to support fundraising planningCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://vakids.org
Voices for Virginia's Children150000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Virginiahttp://vakids.org
Washington Area Women's Foundation50000to support a landscape analysisCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://thewomensfoundation.org
Washington Area Women's Foundation15000to support the Philanthropic Landscape Black Women Leaders ProjectCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://thewomensfoundation.org
Washington Area Women's Foundation30000to support executive transitionCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://thewomensfoundation.org
Washington Interfaith Network150000to support general operations over two yearsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.windc.org
Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.washlaw.org
Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs50000to support strategic planningCapacity-Building (100.00%)2023Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.washlaw.org
Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs60000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.washlaw.org
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless10000to support leadership transitionCapacity-Building (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.legalclinic.org
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless75000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2023District of Columbiahttp://www.legalclinic.org
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless75000to support general operationsCore Grantmaking (100.00%)2022District of Columbiahttp://www.legalclinic.org
Zero to Three25000to support improved demographic data collection through the Healthy Steps program, with a pilot effort in the Greater Washington regionCEO Discretionary (100.00%)2022Greater Washington Regionhttp://www.zerotothree.org

Updated: 1/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see the Interest Form and Proposal Questions outside of the online portal?

Yes! We know it is sometimes easier to review application questions in a Word document rather than an online portal. For your convenience, we have made our Interest Form and Proposal questions available for download to preview or fill in before logging into the portal. 

How do we report on our grant?

Grant reports are typically submitted through the Meyer grantee portal and are due at the end of the grant term. Your award letter will include more details about report requirements. For most grants, Meyer offers the option of having a conversation with your Partnerships & Strategy Director instead of submitting a written narrative report (although youre still required to submit financial reports and interim outcomes). Sharing your achievements, challenges, and lessons learned at the end of a grant year is an important way to enhance the joint learning and partnership between your organization and the Meyer Foundation. 

Does Meyer make multi-year grants?

Yes. Organizations that are good candidates for multi-year support are those that are particularly well-aligned with our strategy. To learn more about the types of organizations we are especially interested in supporting, review the Grantmaking page on our website. 

Should we apply for general operating or project support?

Meyer’s primary grantmaking strategy is to provide general operating support. We award project-specific grants in circumstances in which a particular project aligns with Meyer’s strategy but the overall work of the organization does not. 

If we are awarded a grant, when and how will we receive it?

Grant agreements are emailed via DocuSign to the grantee partner’s CEO shortly after the grant is approved. Payment is made via Bill.com upon receipt of the cosigned grant agreement. Preview Meyer’s grant agreements for restricted grants and unrestricted grants.

How will we receive grant payment?

Meyer makes all payments via Bill.com upon receipt of a co-signed grant agreement. Our grant proposal asks you to indicate a finance contact to manage the connection to Bill.com if a grant is approved. If your organization already uses Bill.com, we ask for the payee organization’s Payment Network ID (PNI) in the Proposal Form. (Here’s how to find your PNI in bill.com.) Groups using a fiscal sponsor should indicate a finance contact at the sponsoring organization for payment. If your organization is new to Bill.com, this person will receive an email invitation from Bill.com to connect to the system once the grant is approved.

Our funding is not yet fully expended, but our grant report is now due. What should we do?

Please contact your Partnerships & Strategy Director or grants@meyerfdn.org if you believe you will not be able to submit your final report by the due date. We can often extend the project to allow you to finish spending the grant funds. 

What should we do if we can’t meet the deadline for submitting our final report?

While submission of a final report is an important part of the grant process, we can almost always be flexible with the actual due date. Please contact your Partnerships & Strategy Director or email us at grants@meyerfdn.org if you wish to discuss a different submission date for your final report. 

Do I have to create an account to submit an Interest Form?

Yes. An account is required to apply for a grant. Once you click on the link to start a new Interest Form you will be directed to log into your account or create a new one. The account also allows you to save and return to your Interest Form or Proposal. If your organization is awarded a grant, you will also submit grant reports via the online account. 

Can I transfer my online account to a different staff member?

Yes. If you are no longer the point of contact for a request, you can transfer your account to a new person by emailing us at grants@meyerfdn.org. A Meyer staff person will assist you in transferring your account. 

Are there any system requirements for using Meyer’s grantee portal?

There are no special system requirements for using our portal. You may use any browser. You may also use a mobile device.

What are the deadlines to apply for a grant from Meyer?

We review Interest Forms throughout the year on a rolling basis. To ensure your Interest Form is reviewed for a particular round of funding, see the dates in the How to Apply section of our Grantmaking page on our website.

When does Meyer award grants?

In 2024, we will award most grants in March, June, September, and November. Please see our 2024 Grantmaking Timeline to best determine when you should submit an Interest Form.

My organization received a grant in 2023. When should we apply again?

Meyer accepts and reviews Interest Forms on a rolling basis and will award most grants in March, June, September, and November. Generally, we recommend that you apply when it makes the most sense for your organization, depending on when your fiscal year begins and ends, what your fundraising plan is, and when your staff can submit the request.

How much funding should we ask for?

We encourage you to ask for the amount your organization needs. While we may not be able to award the full amount you request, you won’t be penalized based on your request. You might find it helpful to refer to our database of recently awarded grants on our website. 

Does Meyer make capital grants?

Meyer makes a limited number of capital grants to organizations that are strongly aligned with our strategy.

We are a national or statewide organization that has a program in Greater Washington. May we apply for a grant?

Meyer is committed to growing and partnering with local leadership. Most of the organizations the Foundation supports are based in and work in Greater Washington. If your national or statewide organization runs a program or project in close partnership with local communities or organizations, you could submit a project request for the part of your work that is strongly aligned with Meyer’s funding strategy, takes place in Greater Washington, and is done in close partnership with local community members. 

Can I submit more than one Interest Form per year?

No. Meyer accepts only one per year, per organization. If an organization is leading a coalition, it can also apply as the lead for that coalition in addition to applying for a grant to support your organization’s work.

Who is my Partnerships & Strategy Director?

To be directed to the appropriate team member, please contact us at grants@meyerfdn.org. You can also find a full staff listing on our website.

Our organization works in more than one jurisdiction. Who is our Partnerships & Strategy team member?

You will work with the staff person for the part of the region–DC, Maryland, or Virginia–where the majority of your work is focused. To be directed to the appropriate team member, please contact us at grants@meyerfdn.org.

I’d like to discuss my organization’s work with a Partnerships & Strategy Director before submitting an Interest Form. Can I do that?

Meyer’s Partnerships & Strategy team tries to be accessible, transparent, and present in their respective communities. They will be happy to talk with you; however, for new applicants, the Interest Form is designed to be the first step in starting that conversation. If you have specific questions about the Interest Form itself, send them to us at grants@meyerfdn.org. If we have additional questions or need additional information about your organization or project after reading your Interest Form, someone from Meyer will be in touch with you. 

If I have questions about the Meyer Foundation’s proposal while I am completing it, what is the best way to have those questions answered?

Please feel free to reach out to the Partnerships & Strategy team or email us with your questions at grants@meyerfdn.org. 

If we have completed the common grant application, may we submit it instead of the online application?

If you are invited to submit a proposal, you may opt to submit a proposal written for another funder (including a common grant application) if it addresses all of the narrative questions on Meyer’s proposal.

Our organization operates under a fiscal sponsor. May we apply for a grant?

Yes. Groups with fiscal sponsor arrangements may apply for funding. A fiscal sponsor is a nonprofit organization that provides fiduciary oversight, financial management, and other administrative services to help build the capacity of charitable projects. The fiscal sponsor must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has a formal relationship with the organization working on the project and can provide a signed Memorandum of Understanding or letter with the application. 

Please include the fiscal sponsor information when you submit your Interest Form. We ask for additional documentation, including your current sponsorship agreement, if you are invited to submit a proposal. 

If our organization does not yet have a 501(c)(3) public charity determination from the IRS, but has applied for one, can we apply for a grant from Meyer?

Yes, you may apply for funding while your determination is funded. However, to receive a grant, you will have to either have a 501(c)(3) determination or a fiscal sponsor. Meyer only awards grants to 501(c)(3) entities.

What if my organization does not currently have a federal tax ID number?

An organization must have public charity status or a fiscal sponsor to receive a grant from the Meyer Foundation. You can submit an Interest Form without a tax identification number and if your idea moves forward, we will discuss this in more detail with you.