For the purposes of this article:

1. “Center” means a community dispute center which provides conciliation, mediation, arbitration or other forms and techniques of dispute resolution.
2. “Mediator” means an impartial person who assists in the resolution of a dispute.
3. “Grant recipient” means any nonprofit organization that administers a community dispute resolution center pursuant to this article, and is organized for the resolution of disputes or for religious, charitable or educational purposes.