With respect to reduced allocations and discontinued grants, SALGA reported that the Neighbourhood Development Partnership Grant allocations have been continuously reduced due to under-spending. A specific concern regarding this grant is that smaller municipalities are not provided support to access the grant. Concerns were also raised with respect to the reduction in the allocation for the Municipal Systems Improvement Grant. The extended allocation of the Water Services Operating Subsidy Grant which was scheduled to end in 2010/11 is welcomed. Regarding the Electricity Demand- Side Management (EDSM) grant SALGA proposed that this grant should be continued beyond the 2011/12 financial year.