public funding
nounUK /ˈpʌblɪk ˈfʌndɪŋ/
US /ˈpʌblɪk ˈfʌndɪŋ/
Money that the government gives to pay for things everyone uses.
The new library was built with public funding.
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2. Money collected from taxes and used for community services.
Public funding keeps the local parks clean and open.
3. Financial support given by a government to schools, hospitals, or artists.
The art program depends on public funding to survive.
4. Money raised by the state rather than by private companies.
The bridge repair was paid for through public funding.