Grant Awards - Round One

Center for Diversity Education ... 4,200 dollars

To fund fees for two trainers from "Ground Spark" to train teachers, counselors, and others about bullying. Training to take place in a 2010 conference. Supported locally by Citizens of the School Violence Prevention Act.

Equality NC Foundation ... 3,500 dollars

To promote locally organized LGBTQ events in Western North Carolina. Specifically, to hire a graduate student to engage 1,000 new on-line advocates in Ashevile, Boone, and surrounding areas.

Youth OUTright ... 5,000 dollars

To hire a part-time program director to manage activities of the organization. This will be the organization's first paid staff position.