Over €110,000 has been awarded to five Clare towns and villages under the Town and Renewal Scheme.
Among the projects included for the funding are a social distancing community meeting space in Tulla and improvements to the East Clare Memorial Park in Tuamgraney.
Other areas receiving a boost are Kilkee, Killaloe and Carrigaholt.
Further approvals under the next round of the scheme are expected to be announced by in the weeks ahead.