Arts and Science Council-Charlotte/Mecklenburg

To invest in emerging arts organizations to fill gaps in local cultural programming

Concierto: WDAV

To develop and pilot Concierto, a nationally syndicated Spanish-language classical music service expected to launch 2011

McColl Center for Visual Art

To add "art stars" to the residency program, elevating the visibility of the center in the community and in the world

Random Acts of Culture: Charlotte

For seed funding for a series of public random acts of culture and creativity

Foundation for the Carolinas

To supplement an existing donor-advised fund

Charlotte Center for Urban Ministry: Moore Place

To support Charlotte's 10-year plan to end homelessness through the establishment of Moore Place - the city's first permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless

Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County

To meet the growing demand for job-related services by replacing old computers, increasing bandwidth and creating a new Job Center in the Main Library

Mobilizing America's Youth

To provide general operating and strategic planning support for Generation Engage's work in Charlotte, Miami and San Jose

Southeastern Council of Foundations

For 2009 general operating support.

NPower Charlotte Region, Inc.

To demonstrate that the use of technology (tools and support) makes nonprofits more effective and efficient

North Carolina Dance Theater

To strengthen the north end of Charlotte's uptown cultural mall with a permanent home, including classrooms and rehearsal studios, for the North Carolina Dance Theatre

Southeastern Council of Foundations

For 2008 general operating support