Laois will be the highest beneficiaries from the funding.
Nearly €180,000 in funding is being made available for farm safety, health, and wellbeing projects in the midlands.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is announcing €1.18 million in funding for 46 projects nationwide focused on farm safety, health and wellbeing.
Laois is set to receive the highest amount across the midlands with €109,000 going towards five projects.
Just under €38,000 is going towards two Westmeath projects, with one project in Offaly to receive €31,500.
MIDLANDS PROJECTS TO RECEIVE FUNDING:
Embrace FARM Mountrath, Co. Laois Rural Roots Programme - €35,000
Towra Livestock Services Birr, Co. Offaly Safe Animal Handling, Animal Welfare Officer, and Showring Safety Training - €31,500
Laois County Council Portlaoise, Co. Laois Harvest of Health - €25,440
Melanie Downes | Horse Knowing Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Mental Wellbeing (EAL) Coaching with Horses - €19,940
Embrace FARM Mountrath, Co. Laois Grief on the Land - The Farm Loss Project - €19,000
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Portlaoise, Co. Laois Staying Safe and Connected - €18,900
HUG Equine Assisted Learning Moate, Co. Westmeath Equine Assisted Learning - €17,980
Alex Caraffi Ballinakill, Co. Laois Farm Stronger Series - €11,000
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