German NOUN B2 Rank 16407

das Fördergeld

grant money

das Fördergeld, die Fördergelder

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Fördergeld vs Subvention

subsidy

Subvention and Fördergeld can both refer to financial support for a specific purpose. “Subvention” usually emphasizes policy- or economy-oriented support for companies or economic sectors, whereas “Fördergeld” more neutrally refers to money for a specific project. Use Fördergeld when the supported undertaking is the main focus.

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Fördergeld

Das Museum konnte die neue Ausstellung mit Fördergeld finanzieren.

The museum was able to finance the new exhibition with grant money.

Subvention

Die Regierung verteidigte die Subvention für den wichtigen Industriezweig.

The government defended the subsidy for the important industrial sector.

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