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funding
Financial grants or subsidies provided by government agencies, foundations, or other institutions for specific projects, research, or purposes. Usually used in the plural.
Das Forschungsinstitut hat Fördermittel für die Entwicklung eines neuen Medikaments beantragt.
The research institute has applied for funding for the development of a new medication.
The word is made up of the verb 'fördern' (to support/promote) and 'das Mittel' (resource, money). So 'Fördermittel' are literally “means of support/promotion.”
Ohne die staatlichen Fördermittel hätte das Projekt nicht starten können.
Without the government funding, the project could not have started.
This word is used almost exclusively in the plural 'die Fördermittel' (the funding), since it usually refers to a sum of money or a bundle of measures. The singular 'das Fördermittel' is very rare.
Die Universität erhält hohe Fördermittel für ihre Forschung.
The university receives substantial funding for its research.
Certain verbs are often used in connection with 'Fördermittel' (funding): you can 'Fördermittel beantragen' (apply for funding), 'erhalten' (receive), 'bekommen' (get), or 'bewilligen' (approve).
Unser Verein hat erfolgreich Fördermittel für ein neues Sportangebot beantragt.
Our club successfully applied for funding for a new sports program.
The word 'Fördermittel' (funding) belongs to formal official and administrative language. You often find it in applications, official documents, and reports about projects in science, culture, or business.
Im Antrag müssen die geplanten Ausgaben genau aufgelistet werden, um die Fördermittel zu erhalten.
In the application, the planned expenses must be listed precisely in order to receive the funding.
subsidy
Subvention and Fördermittel both refer to financial support from government or public authorities. “Subvention” usually means support for companies or sectors driven by economic or policy objectives, whereas “Fördermittel” are typically provided for a specific project or undertaking. Use Fördermittel when the specific purpose of the funding is the main focus.
Der Verein beantragte Fördermittel für den Bau eines neuen Jugendzentrums.
The association applied for funding to build a new youth center.
Die Regierung gewährte der Branche eine Subvention, um ihre Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu erhalten.
The government granted the industry a subsidy to maintain its competitiveness.
