funding funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

noun

1. The act of financing  ( funding , financing )
   the act of financing
     The company secured financing from investors to fund its expansion.
   The company secured financing from investors to fund its expansion.
   
2. Financial resources provided to make some project possible  ( backing , financial backing , financial support , funding , support )
   financial resources provided to make some project possible
    The foundation provided support for the experiment
   the foundation provided support for the experiment