bezuschusst

Bezuschusst is the German adjective and past participle meaning subsidized or funded by a subsidy. It derives from the verb bezuschussen, which means to subsidize. The related noun forms are Bezuschussung (the act or arrangement of providing subsidies) and Zuschuss (a subsidy or grant).

Usage and meaning: Bezuschusst describes funding that comes from public authorities, economic development agencies, universities, or cultural institutions. For example, a film project or a research project can be bezuschusst by a government ministry, a foundation, or a European funding program. The term signals that the financial support is provided as a subsidy rather than a loan, often subject to conditions or reporting requirements.

Etymology and usage notes: The word is formed with the prefix be- added to zuschussen, from Zuschuss (subsidy). In sentences it can be used attributively or predicatively: “ein bezuschusstes Projekt” or “das Projekt ist bezuschusst worden.”

Policy and legal context: In German-speaking countries, subsidies fall under public funding and state-aid rules. Funds may be non-repayable grants, partially repayable subsidies, or tax-privileged support. The concept also intersects with broader frameworks for funding, beihilfen (state aid), and eligibility criteria within national programs and EU guidelines.

See also: Zuschuss, Förderung, Beihilfe, Subvention.