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government funding

[ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt ˈfʌn.dɪŋ]
noun
financiamento governamental
1. Money provided by the government to support or finance public programs, projects, institutions, or services
The university received government funding for its research programs.
A universidade recebeu financiamento governamental para seus programas de pesquisa.
2. Public financial resources allocated by state, federal, or local authorities for specific purposes
Government funding was essential to build the new hospital.
O financiamento governamental foi essencial para construir o novo hospital.
Synonyms
public fundingstate fundingfederal fundingtaxpayer moneypublic money
Antonyms
private fundingprivate investmentself-fundingindependent funding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
financiamento governamental
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Brazil
verbas governamentais
Alternative expression emphasizing allocated budgets
Portugal
financiamento público
Preferred term in Portugal; more commonly used than 'governamental'
Portugal
fundos públicos
Alternative term emphasizing public funds

Related Idioms & Phrases

money from the government
public purse
taxpayer-funded
state-sponsored funding
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