noun
- a grant of money, especially from a government, to support an institution or activity
Usage: formal
Examples
- The university received a substantial subvention from the state to fund its research programs.
- The arts council provides subventions to local theater groups.
- Without government subvention, the public transportation system would struggle to operate.
- The museum’s annual subvention helps maintain its free admission policy.
- Several nonprofit organizations depend on federal subventions to continue their work.
- The city council approved a subvention for the community health clinic.