subsidy

US /ˈsʌb.sə.di/
UK /ˈsʌb.sə.di/
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subsidie, toelage

a sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low

:
The government provides subsidies to farmers.
De overheid verstrekt subsidies aan boeren.
The company relies heavily on government subsidies to stay afloat.
Het bedrijf is sterk afhankelijk van overheidssubsidies om overeind te blijven.