Environmental improvement projects in Torfaen are benefiting from a share of funding worth more than £200,000 over the next three years.
So far, around £69,000 of the Welsh Assembly grant has been awarded to a range of projects including around £22,000 for local nature reserves and £30,000 for Communities First projects in Thornhill, Blaenavon, Trevethin and St Cadocs and Penygarn.
Cash will help fund a planting scheme in Blaenavon, community garden and safe rote to school projects in Trevethin and improvements to the churchyard at Penygarn Chapel.
Joshua Rogers-Evans, of Thornhill Communities First, said the money meant Perry Court Allotments could now be reinstated for the local community.
"We are delighted to receive the money," said Mr Rogers-Evans. "When work is complete the allotment will once again be a fantastic community facility."
Some £6,000 has also been awarded for more litter bins in renowned rubbish hotspots in the County Borough.
Money has been awarded under the Tidy Towns scheme which is supported by Keep Wales Tidy and Torfaen Council.
Torfaen Councillor John Cunningham, Executive Member for Operational Services, said: "We are delighted to be able to award this money on behalf of the Welsh Assembly and Keep Wales Tidy to help make environmental improvements in the local area.
"According to recent surveys we are ranked among the best for the cleanliness of our streets but we recognise there is still more work to do.
"This cash and hard work by the community is helping to make a big difference."
Christina Harrhy, Head of Technical Services and Performance, whose remit includes litter picking and street cleansing, added: "The Council has been awarded some of the money to site bins in litter hot spots. It is difficult to change people's behaviour and stop them dropping litter but by placing more bins in the area we hope to give people even less of an excuse."