funding
UK: ˈfʌndɪŋ | US: ˈfʌndɪŋ
n. money provided, especially by an organization or government, for a particular purpose
n. the act of financing or supporting financially
The word "funding" derives from the Latin "fundus," meaning "bottom" or "foundation," which evolved into the financial sense of a reserve of money. The suffix "-ing" turns the verb "fund" (to provide money) into a noun, representing either the action of financing or the money itself. This reflects the logical progression from a foundational resource to its modern financial application.
The startup secured funding from several investors.
Government funding for education has increased this year.
The project cannot proceed without adequate funding.
She specializes in finding funding for nonprofit organizations.
Crowdfunding has become a popular way to raise funding for creative projects.