noun
A sum of money disbursed by a government or organization for a specific purpose, often as part of a formal program.
政府は地方自治体に交付金を支給した。
The government provided a grant to the local municipality.
このプロジェクトは国の交付金で運
This project is funded by a national subsidy.
Compound of 交付 (delivery, issuance) and 金 (money), referring to money that is formally handed over or granted.