noun
Refers to a sum of money provided by a government or organization, often under a social security or welfare program. Commonly used in administrative and news contexts.
政府は低所得世帯に給付金を支給した。
The government provided benefits to low-income households.
この給付金は申請
You need to apply for this allowance.
補助金 is a subsidy or grant, usually for a specific purpose or project, whereas 給付金 is a direct payment to individuals or households.
Compound of 給付 (kyūfu, 'provision, grant') and 金 (kin, 'money'). The term is a modern administrative coinage.