General fund
The primary fund used by a government for its general activities, supported by non-dedicated revenues.
The general fund is the main financing source for an organization, covering operational and capital expenses, critical for ensuring financial stability and funding availability for projects.
Used in a sentence
The project receives its primary funding from the general fund, which supports various operational and capital expenses.
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