funding
noun [ U ]
FINANCE uk/ˈfʌndɪŋ/ usmoney given by an organization or a government for a particular purpose:
secure/obtain/get funding We have secured funding under an EU programme for three new projects.
seek/require/need funding
funding for sth Our focus is on young companies seeking funding for new product development.
federal/government/state funding
a reduction/cut/increase in funding
funding shortfall/crisis/gap The funding gap between pension assets and projected obligations has narrowed in each of the past four years.