The money will be spent on a range of projects from children's summer camps to intercultural community events.
€37,000 is being allocated to promote the integration of migrants and refugees in the midlands.
Over half a million in total has been set aside for the government's Communities Integration Fund for 2022.
Eight community groups in the midlands are to benefit - including the Geashill Ukraine Response, Laois Integration Network, and the Mullingar YoYo Youth Café.
The money will be spent on a range of projects from children's summer camps to intercultural community events.
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