Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office has awarded $28,500 in grants as part of the African American Students Seeking Higher Education program. The funding stems from a February 2011 settlement obtained by the Attorney General's Office against the Cure Lounge nightclub in downtown Boston, after the establishment allegedly discriminated against African-American patrons.

The grants were awarded to non-profit organizations with a proven history of success in outreach and support to the Massachusetts African-American community, and who are committed to preparing African-American students for higher education.

The following organizations were awarded grant funding: