(CNN) On the day Les Moonves was forced out of CBS in September, $20 million from his severance was earmarked for donations.

With Moonves accused of sexual harassment and assault by numerous women, CBS said the money would go to organizations that combat harassment and promote workplace equality.

On Friday, the self-imposed deadline to announce the grant recipients, CBS named 18 groups that are receiving donations. Two of the groups will "disburse smaller grants to additional organizations," CBS said.

With the help of an advisory firm called RALLY, CBS came up with three goals that underpin the initiative: "Increasing the number of women in positions of power, promoting education and culture change, and supporting victims of harassment and assault."

In a joint statement, the recipients said "the contributions are a step to driving real progress toward ending the national epidemic of sexual violence and harassment."

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