Galway Bay fm newsroom - Funding has been announced to support community groups across Galway who are involved in local response initiatives to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The national pot - which is worth €2.5m - is open to those involved in the Government's "Community Call" initiative which is being led by local authorities.
The Community Call programme acts as a forum which brings together community organisations and volunteers to offer an effective, co-ordinated response at a local level.
Under the latest funding, almost €86 thousand will go to community groups in the county, while a further €65 thousand has been allocated to Galway City organisations.
Galway East TD and Junior Minister Sean Canney says local volunteers have risen to the challenge - but many are facing financial difficulties as a result of the crisis.
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