(ほじょきん)

ほじょきん
noun
subsidy; grant
businessfinancepolitics
1. subsidy; grant; financial aid
Money provided by a government, organization, or institution to support a particular activity, project, or group. Typically refers to public funding.
補助金(ほじょきん)申請(しんせい)する
To apply for a subsidy.
(くに)から補助金(ほじょきん)()ことになった。
It was decided that a subsidy would be provided by the government.
A new subsidy program targeting small and medium-sized businesses was established.

Composed of 補助(ほじょ) (assistance) + (きん) (money). Refers to financial support from government or institutions.

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Commonly appears in news about government economic policy, small business support, and local government programs.