funding
Definition
The action or process of providing financial resources for a particular purpose, project, or activity.
Money provided, especially by a government, organization, or investor, to support an initiative or venture.
In finance, the means by which capital is raised, such as through loans, equity, or grants.
Examples
After promising investors a 'revolutionary' app that translates cat meows into stock tips, the startup secured $10 million in funding overnight.
The artist's grant funding arrived just in time to buy more glitter for his masterpiece: a sculpture of unpaid bills.
Crowdfunding her dream of a pillow fort empire, she raised enough to prove that laziness can be lucrative.
Government funding for the bridge project was approved, ensuring commuters could finally enjoy a scenic detour over the abyss.