eugene and agnes e. meyer foundation
Strengthening Communities Across Greater Washington

What We Fund

Meyer makes grants to nonprofits through its General Grantmaking program and the Nonprofit Sector Fund, which includes the Management Assistance Program, the Nonprofit Sector Strengthening Program, and the Cash Flow Loan Program.


The Meyer Foundation receives more than 1,000 requests for funding each year, and can only support about one-quarter of those requests. If you are considering submitting a letter of inquiry to the Meyer Foundation, we encourage you to carefully read our guidelines, Frequently Asked Questions, and reasons why you might not qualify for funding. You can also take our eligibility quiz.

Before You Apply

Please review our Important Information for Groups Seeking Meyer Foundation.