经费

The project required a heavy outlay.

My participation in the conference was hindered by financial problems.

We have no funds in our hands.

The treasury of our club is almost empty.

That was a big project, and it requires an initial outlay of ￥3,000,000.

operating/research funds

administrative expenditure

outlays for national defence

reduce expenditure

appropriate/raise funds

have a tight budget

be short of funds

be responsible for one's financial surpluses and deficits

a large outlay