fundingsuch
Fundingsuch is a term used in discussions of funding theory and practice to describe a funding approach that prioritizes the explicit needs and measurable outcomes of the supported projects. The term is not widely standardized and appears mainly in policy analyses, grantmaking discussions, and academic writings as a way to discuss targeted, outcome-driven financing.
Definition and scope: Fundingsuch describes arrangements where funders require a clear specification of the problem to
Mechanisms: It encompasses grants with milestones, outcome-based contracts, and blended finance where public money is paired
Applications: Used in research funding, social programs, public-private partnerships, and early-stage social enterprises, where funders seek
Advantages and criticisms: Proponents argue fundingsuch improves resource allocation, aligns incentives, and facilitates strategic learning. Critics
History and usage: The concept has emerged in contemporary grantmaking discussions as funders seek more accountable
See also: performance-based funding, outcome-based funding, grantmaking.