A dozen local school districts and organizations have received a grant to help fund programs aimed at stopping bullying.

The Albany County Legislature awarded nearly $100,000 to support these anti-bullying efforts as part of a broader initiative to prevent youth violence and foster stronger community engagement.

Twelve nonprofits and school districts will each receive a share of the funding. The recipients include:

• Academy of the Holy Names
• Albany Community Land Trust
• Boght Hills Elementary PTA
• Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District
• Come Connect Church & Wills Barbershop
• Delmar Rotary
• From the Block to the Books
• Green Island Union Free School District
• Pine Hills Elementary School
• S&S Capital Consulting
• Sister to Sister Awakening
• Voorheesville Central School District

These grants will help empower local communities to create safer, more inclusive environments for students and families across Albany County.