
Projects in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are set to receive funds.
Four projects in the Midlands have been granted funding in the latest round of a community water development fund
The open call government funding scheme focuses on enhancing local water bodies and biodiversity.
Clara Tidy Towns in Offaly has been allocated €13,975 for the creation of a rainwater garden at River Street in the town.
While Rahan Community Hall will get 15,000 for a similar project with a bio retention area.
In Westmeath, Ballinahown Community Development gets €15,507 for its Surface Water Management Action Plan.
And in Laois, Portlaoise Tidy Towns earn €39,200 euro to help with their masterplan for urban drainage on the James Fintan Lawlor Landscape.
Nationally, over €1m was granted to 54 projects in 24 counties.