B2nounmoneybusiness
US/ˈfʌn.dɪŋ/
UK/ˈfʌn.dɪŋ/
money given by a government, investor or organization for a particular purpose
In context
The start-up received funding from two investors in Singapore.
Many rural schools still lack funding for computers and books.
The research project ended when its funding ran out.
Words that go with funding
noun + noun
- government fundingThe hospital depends heavily on government funding.
- seed fundingThey raised seed funding from friends and family to build the first app.
noun + preposition
- funding forThe city has approved funding for three new metro stations.
verb + noun
- cut fundingThe ministry decided to cut funding for arts programs.
- raise fundingIt took the founders a year to raise funding for their idea.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We received many fundings this year.Correct: We received a lot of funding this year.