funding gap
[/ˈfʌndɪŋ ɡæp/]
nounpl: funding gaps
lacuna de financiamento
1. The difference between the amount of money needed to complete a project, program, or initiative and the amount of money actually available or secured
The nonprofit organization faces a significant funding gap of $500,000 to complete its community center project.
A organização sem fins lucrativos enfrenta uma lacuna de financiamento de $500.000 para concluir seu projeto de centro comunitário.
2. A shortfall in financial resources required to meet organizational goals, operational costs, or investment needs
The university is trying to address the funding gap in its scholarship programs.
A universidade está tentando resolver a lacuna de financiamento em seus programas de bolsas.
3. The disparity in available capital between different regions, sectors, or demographic groups
There is a persistent funding gap between rural and urban schools in the country.
Existe uma lacuna de financiamento persistente entre as escolas rurais e urbanas no país.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American contexts in nonprofit management, education, urban development, and startup ecosystems. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in discussions about regional inequality and public sector underfunding. In the USA, it's commonly used in higher education, healthcare, and community development sectors.
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