capital budget

American  

noun

1. a statement of proposed financial expenditures, especially for schools, parks, and other municipal facilities, and often including a plan for financing.

---

Example Sentences

Electricity costs are a minor part of the capital budget, and shouldn’t make much of a dent on the companies’ balance sheets.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

But thanks to a strong financial position, Hutchison says the capital budget increase is “very manageable.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

But make no mistake, the government has still had to make some big choices, even within a more generous capital budget.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

But so far, the city project hasn’t ranked high enough for funding in its capital budget, Bellevue Utilities Planning Manager Eric LaFrance said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

Many ministries can do little more than pay salaries, spending as little as 10-15 percent of their capital budget.

From The Iraq Study Group Report by Iraq Study Group (U.S.)