subsidy / grant
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subsidy / grant
An amount of money paid by an organization, the state, or a person in order to financially support a project, a person, or an institution.
Die Stadt gewährt einen Zuschuss für den Kauf von umweltfreundlichen Heizungen.
The city provides a subsidy for the purchase of environmentally friendly heating systems.
'Der Zuschuss' (subsidy/grant) is derived from the verb 'zuschießen', which in this context means 'to contribute money'. The noun therefore refers to the amount of money that is contributed.
Die Eltern haben Geld für das erste Auto ihres Sohnes zugeschossen.
The parents contributed money toward their son's first car.
Certain verbs are often used in connection with 'Zuschuss' (subsidy/grant): you can 'beantragen' (apply for), 'bekommen' (get), or 'erhalten' (receive) a subsidy. An institution can 'gewähren' (grant/provide) or 'zahlen' (pay) a subsidy.
Viele Studenten beantragen einen Zuschuss für ihre Miete.
Many students apply for a subsidy for their rent.
To name the purpose of the subsidy, you use 'für' with the accusative or 'zu' with the dative. Both are correct and common.
Wir haben einen Zuschuss für die Renovierung des Hauses bekommen.
We received a subsidy for the renovation of the house.
support
Both words can refer to financial help for a project or a person. Unterstützung is the more general term and can take various forms; Zuschuss specifically refers to a sum of money paid to provide funding. When the specific contribution to the costs is the focus, Zuschuss is more precise.
Der Verein erhält von der Stadt einen Zuschuss für das neue Jugendprojekt.
The organization receives a grant from the city for the new youth project.
Der Verein erhält finanzielle Unterstützung für seine Arbeit mit Jugendlichen.
The organization receives financial support for its work with young people.
