Galway's two third level institutions are to equally share a state allocation of just over 12 million euro.
Atlantic Technological University is to get 6.2 million euro while University of Galway will receive 6 million.
It's part of a national allocation of €80 million in capital funding for higher education institutions.
Higher Education Minister Patrick O’Donovan says the money is to be used for research equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
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One of the aims is to help colleges to respond to climate objectives.
Minister O’Donovan says this grant will support them in making energy efficiency and decarbonisation upgrades.
