Community groups in Monaghan are among 40 organisations nationwide to receive funding under Circular.ie's Circular Communications Grants.
€6,000 was allocated locally as part of the €100,000 national scheme.
The successful Monaghan recipients are Carrickmacross Toy Library which received €5,000.
Monaghan Tidy Towns also received €1,000 supporting circular living, reuse and community engagement.
The scheme supports projects that are advancing circular living, strengthening community engagement and helping to build a more sustainable future across the country.
Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for the Circular Economy, Alan Dillon TD said: "This grant programme will help raise awareness of the innovative initiatives happening across Ireland and of those working to build a more sustainable future.
"We are proud to recognise their work and help them to increase the visibility of their activities and the significant role they play in building circular communities."
