The Local Biodiversity Action Fund is supporting a range of Laois, Offaly and Westmeath projects.
Over €284,600 in funding has been allocated to Biodiversity projects in the Midlands.
It comes through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund which support education and awareness, invasive species management and wetland surveys.
Laois gets €95,250, with €26,749 going towards Biodiversity Awareness on the Portlaoise Orbital Route.
In Westmeath, €83,429 will be spread across the county.
€25,500 goes towards the Semi Natural Grassland survey for this year and in 2026.
While in Offaly the total sum is €105,919, with €29,730 going to the Hares Corner initiative.
The local authority is one of seven across the country that will use the money for projects that will create new habitats such as ponds, woodlands and orchards to benefit biodiversity.
€114m Westmeath Wastewater Upgrade Complete
Mary O’Rourke Praised As “Hard Working” At Bridge Naming Ceremony
No Mini Budget Planned Despite Pressure Over Fuel And Energy Prices
Africa Day Celebrations Kick Off Across The Midlands
Tánaiste Hails ‘Proof’ Of Help to Buy Scheme Success Across The Midlands
Westmeath Woman Recounts Israeli Interception
Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Offaly House Fire
Mercosur Trade Deal Kicks Into Action Ahead Of European Court Ruling
Westmeath Woman "Deeply Ashamed" Of Spitting Incident
Taoiseach Pays Tribute To Mary O'Rourke At Bridge Dedication
Midlands Walking Club Celebrates 30th Anniversary This Weekend
OPW Minister Wants "Grown Ups" To Resolve Children's Science Museum Fallout
Offaly TD Criticises VAT Disparity For Beauty And Nail Salons
Laois Council Launches Clinics For Vacant Home Grants
Former Children's TV Presenter Revisits Midlands Towns On Nostalgic Journey
€7m Shannon Callows Flood Plans Facing Key Hurdles
Appeal Lodged Against New Lidl Development In Laois
Housing Completions Jump Sharply In Laois In Early 2026
Bressie To Perform At Oprah Winfrey Dublin Show
Daniel Kinahan To Be Held In Laois Prison