subsidy
Definitions
A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.
Financial support or aid provided to an organization or individual to promote a specific activity or public interest.
Examples
The government provides a generous subsidy to farmers to help stabilize food prices.
Many renewable energy projects rely on a federal subsidy to remain financially viable.
The city council voted to increase the public transport subsidy to encourage more people to use buses.