The budget for local community grant schemes in Westmeath will need to increase next year due to a 20% rise in applications.
The budget for local community grant schemes in Westmeath will need to increase next year due to a rise in applications.
The number of applications for funding increased by 20% in 2021, with €156,300 being distributed to various community initiatives.
Fianna Fáil councillor Liam McDaniel says they will look at increasing the budget to assist groups to continue with their local, voluntary work: