is funded

[ɪz ˈfʌndɪd]
verb phrase
é financiado
1. receives financial support or money for operation or completion
The research project is funded by the government.
O projeto de pesquisa é financiado pelo governo.
2. has money allocated or provided for a specific purpose
This new initiative is funded through corporate donations.
Esta nova iniciativa é financiada por doações corporativas.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing government projects, research initiatives, startups, and non-profit organizations. In Brazil, funding discussions often reference FAPESP (in São Paulo) and CNPq (national agency) for academic research. In the USA, references to federal grants and private venture capital are more prevalent.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is financedis supportedis backedreceives fundingis sponsored
Antonyms / Antônimos
is unfundedlacks fundingis underfundedreceives no support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é financiado
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
é financiado / é custeiado
both forms used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
é financiado
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

fundingfinancebudgetsponsorinvestmentgrant

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the money
put your money where your mouth is
money talks
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