Grantmaking

The Meyer Foundation identifies and invests in visionary leaders and effective community-based nonprofit organizations that are working to create lasting improvements in the lives of low-income people in the Washington, DC metropolitan region, and works to strengthen the region's nonprofit sector as a vital and respected partner in meeting community needs.

The Meyer Foundation's grantmaking is focused on four priority program areas:

Education

Improving life outcomes for children and youth from low-income families by supporting work across a comprehensive education continuum to ensure that young people graduate from high school and earn post-secondary credentials. Learn more.

Healthy Communities

Building thriving communities in which low-income adults and families have access to health care and other essential services, and supporting public policy changes to reduce poverty. Learn more.

Economic Security

Helping low-income adults and families to stabilize their lives, build assets, and achieve financial independence by improving their access to living wage jobs and other economic and social supports. Learn more.

A Strong Nonprofit Sector

Increasing the effectiveness, sustainability, and influence of the Foundation's grantees and Greater Washington's nonprofit sector, and strengthening philanthropy in the region. Learn more.

Within each of these program areas, the Foundation has outlined the outcomes we're seeking to achieve and additional criteria for funding. You can review the program area descriptions by following the links above.