backing (
http://definr.com/backing)
n 1: the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous
backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with
progressives" [syn:
championship,
patronage]
2: something forming a back that is added for strengthening
[syn:
mount]
3: financial resources provided to make some project possible;
"the foundation provided support for the experiment" [syn:
support,
financial support,
funding, {financial
backing}]