Words / B1

FUND-ing/ˈfʌndɪŋ/

Funding is money provided for a purpose (uncountable): government funding; funding for the arts; cut / raise funding. Fund is already in the dictionary (noun and verb). Money is everyday; grant is a specific award. Do not write “a funding” — say a funding package or funds. UK: funding formula for schools.

Meaning

Money provided for a purpose, especially by a government or charity (uncountable).

Examples

• “Arts funding was cut in the autumn statement.”
• “The lab depends on research funding, not on student fees alone.”

Good to know

Uncountable: funding; funding for; cut / secure funding. Related: fund / funds. Specific award: a grant. Not “a funding”. Schools: funding formula.

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