German word

Fördermittel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfœɐ̯dɐˌmɪtl̩/

Meaning

  • neuter nounsubsidies

Example

Für das neue Programm gibt es Fördermittel vom Staat.

The new program receives subsidies from the government.

Illustration for Fördermittel (subsidies)

More examples

Die Kommune hat Fördermittel zur Sanierung der Schule bewilligt.

The municipality approved subsidies for renovating the school.

Core concept

An earmarked financial resource directed toward a specific project, measure, or person's development.

Common phrases

  • Fördermittel beantragen

    apply for subsidies

  • Fördermittel erhalten

    receive subsidies

  • Fördermittel bewilligen

    approve subsidies

Similar words

Förderung: Assistance or measures that foster the growth of a project or person.
Zuschuss: A payment covering part of the costs without repayment.
Darlehen: A loan subject to interest and an agreed repayment deadline.
Subvention: Government aid intended to sustain a particular industry or activity.

Definition in German

Geld, das öffentliche oder private Institutionen für ein bestimmtes Projekt, eine Maßnahme oder zur Förderung von Personen zweckgebunden bereitstellen.

Word origin

Fördermittel is formed from the verb fördern and the noun Mittel, so its parts describe resources intended to support progress.

Usage tips

  • The neuter article is das Fördermittel in the singular and die Fördermittel in the plural, although both forms look identical without an article.

Other meanings

  • grantsnoun
  • fundingnoun
  • financial assistancenoun

Opposites

  • Eigenmittelown fundsnoun
  • Selbstfinanzierungself-financingnoun

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