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Funding The act of providing financial support for a project or organization. ■ When the government announced they were cutting funding for the arts, many artists were left without their usual sources of income. But fear not! They banded together and started crowdfunding their projects on Kickstarter instead. A type of financial aid that is provided by a government or other organization for the purpose of supporting education or research. ■ "Funding opportunities" are often advertised on academic job boards, but most researchers would agree that the real treasure lies in finding a generous grant., A type of investment where an individual or organization provides money to support a project or business with the expectation of receiving a share of the profits. ■ "Venture capital" is a popular form of funding for start-ups, but it often comes with high interest rates and strict repayment terms. But hey, if you're willing to take the risk, it could be worth it in the end!, The act of making a lot of money through a successful business or project. ■ "Funding" can also refer to the amount of wealth an individual has accumulated. It's no wonder that many people are searching for ways to increase their funding!
consortium A group of people or organizations that work together for a common goal, usually involving money. ■ The consortium was able to secure funding for their project by pooling resources and using their combined expertise.
derail To cause something to go off track or fail in execution. ■ "The project was on track until the CEO decided to derail it by canceling all funding."
Miscarry To fail in the execution of a plan or undertaking. ■ John's business venture miscarried when he failed to secure funding and had to shut down his company.
ostensibly Pretending to be something that you are not, usually in order to deceive or mislead others. ■ "The politician ostensibly supports education reform, but in reality he's just trying to cut funding for public schools.
Overhead The amount of money or resources needed to do something, such as running a business. ■ I can't afford this business venture because I don't have enough overhead funding.
senate A group of old, out-of-touch politicians who can't seem to make any decisions that benefit the country. ■ "The senate voted unanimously to increase taxes on middle-class families while cutting funding for education and healthcare."
Chancellor A high-ranking government official who manages the budget and collects taxes. ■ The chancellor's latest budget proposal included cutting funding for public schools by 10%., A person who is very knowledgeable about a particular subject or hobby. ■ "I don't know much about cooking, but I can always count on my chancellor to whip up something delicious!
directorate A department within a government agency or corporation that is responsible for overseeing a specific aspect of its operations. However, it's often used to mean "a group of people who make all the decisions". ■ "The finance directorate made the bold decision to cut funding for employee coffee breaks, sparking outrage from employees across the company."
Representative A person who is chosen to speak or act on behalf of a group, organization, or community. ■ "The representative from the small town spoke passionately about their lack of funding for infrastructure projects. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to convince the larger council to increase their budget."
scrapped A plan or idea that has been abandoned due to lack of funding, support or interest. ■ When I pitched my idea for a rocket-powered roller coaster, I was met with a lot of "scrapped" expressions and laughter from the investors.