Synonyms of subsidy

subsidy

noun

ˈsəb-sə-dē 

as in grant

a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action

government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grant
• allotment
• appropriation
• assistance
• allocation
• annuity
• allowance
• entitlement
• subvention
• fund
• endowment
• aid
• benefit
• block grant
• grant-in-aid
• stipend
• relief
• set-aside
• state aid
• foreign aid
• trust fund
• bequest
• legacy
• advance
• trust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subsidy

Most affordable developments require public subsidy or nonprofit support. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026

Gina Hinojosa, Democrat One of Hinojosa’s campaign promises is to put more money in Texans’ pockets, and part of that plan is to use savings from ending corporate subsidies to cut property taxes. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Japan’s government says maintaining residents is crucial to national security and has provided subsidies to lure people to work in tourism, fishing and other industries. — Lefteris Pitarakis, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

This short‑term subsidy helped insurers offering stand‑alone Part D plans maintain more stable premiums during the rollout of the new out‑of‑pocket cap created under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). — Joy Miller, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026