funding

(noun) financial resources provided to make some project possible. Synonyms: support, financial support, backing, financial backing. Example: "The foundation provided support for the experiment."

(noun) the act of financing. Synonyms: financing.

(verb) convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds. Synonyms: fund.

(verb) place or store up in a fund for accumulation. Synonyms: fund.

(verb) provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest. Synonyms: fund.

(verb) invest money in government securities. Synonyms: fund.

(verb) accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability. Synonyms: fund. Example: "Fund a medical care plan."

(verb) furnish money for. Synonyms: fund. Example: "The government funds basic research in many areas."