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grant money
Financial resources provided by public or private institutions to support specific projects, for example in research, culture, or business. Synonyms are 'Subvention' (subsidy) or 'Zuschuss' (grant).
Das Startup hat Fördergelder für die Entwicklung seiner innovativen Technologie erhalten.
The startup received grant money for the development of its innovative technology.
'Fördergeld' is made up of the stem of the verb 'fördern' (to support, to promote) and the noun 'Geld' (money). So it literally means 'Geld zur Unterstützung' (money for support).
Ohne Fördergeld wäre das Projekt nicht möglich gewesen.
Without grant money, the project would not have been possible.
This noun is often combined with certain verbs. You can 'Fördergeld beantragen' (apply for grant money), 'bekommen' (get it), or 'erhalten' (receive it). An institution can 'Fördergeld vergeben' (award grant money) or 'bewilligen' (approve it).
Der Verein hat erfolgreich Fördergelder für seine Jugendarbeit beantragt.
The association successfully applied for grant money for its youth work.
The purpose of the financial support is almost always stated with the preposition 'für' (for) and the accusative. For example: 'Fördergeld für ein Forschungsprojekt' (grant money for a research project).
Die Universität erhält Fördergelder für die Forschung im Bereich künstliche Intelligenz.
The university receives grant money for research in the field of artificial intelligence.
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.
Das Museum konnte die neue Ausstellung mit Fördergeld finanzieren.
The museum was able to finance the new exhibition with grant money.
Die Regierung verteidigte die Subvention für den wichtigen Industriezweig.
The government defended the subsidy for the important industrial sector.
