locally-funded programs
[LOH-kuh-lee FUN-did PROH-gramz]
nounpl: locally-funded programs
programas financiados localmente
1. Public or community initiatives funded and managed by local governments, municipalities, or community organizations rather than state or federal authorities
The city council approved several locally-funded programs to improve public transportation and schools.
A câmara municipal aprovou vários programas financiados localmente para melhorar o transporte público e as escolas.
2. Projects and services sustained by revenues from local taxes, municipal bonds, or community donations
Locally-funded programs in the neighborhood include after-school centers and health clinics.
Os programas financiados localmente no bairro incluem centros após-escola e clínicas de saúde.
In Brazil, locally-funded programs are increasingly important as municipalities seek autonomy from federal and state governments. These programs often reflect community priorities and are central to discussions about fiscal decentralization and local governance. In the USA, locally-funded programs represent a key part of American federalism, allowing communities to address their specific needs through local property taxes and municipal budgets.
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