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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.
support / extraction
'Förderung' and 'Fördergeld' are closely related, but the focus is different. 'Förderung' means support as a whole. That can be money, but also advice, rooms, or other kinds of help. 'Fördergeld' means only the money that is provided for a project or a person. Learners can easily confuse the words because 'Fördergeld' is a form of 'Förderung'. If you want to leave the type of support open, use 'Förderung'. If you are talking specifically about the financial amount, 'Fördergeld' is more precise.
Das Fördergeld wird ausgezahlt, wenn der Antrag vollständig ist.
The grant money will be paid out once the application is complete.
Der Verein sucht eine Förderung für seine Veranstaltung am Wochenende.
The association is looking for support for its event this weekend.