Subsidises are a type of financial aid provided to individuals or businesses. Synonyms for subsidises include funding, supporting, sponsoring, backing, investing, giving grants, loaning money, underwriting, and financing. The word funding implies financial backing for a project or organization. Supporting indicates giving both financial and non-financial support to the recipient. Sponsorship suggests endorsing and giving financial support in return for visibility or advertising. Backing refers to financial support provided to an individual or organization that is expected to succeed. Investing indicates a long-term commitment. Giving grants is a form of monetary aid provided by organizations, government bodies, or private individuals. Providing loans means lending money with specific terms for repayment. Underwriting is the act of taking responsibility for a financial endeavor. Financing is providing the necessary money to carry out a project.