(KMIZ) -The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education accepted a $10,000 grant on Monday to create a gender-affirming closet for some high school students. The board approved the grant award at its Monday meeting to establish a closet for students at Rock Bridge High School that allows them to find clothing fitting of their gender identity. The group said it hopes the closet will create a more welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ students. Success of the closet could lead to the district's three other high schools creating similar projects, the group said in its application. The application said that about 20 percent LGBTQ+ students felt the school needed improvement in creating a welcoming environment.