covert funding

Covert funding refers to financial support provided secretly or indirectly, often to influence or support specific activities, organizations, or causes without public acknowledgment. It involves hidden sources or channels to maintain confidentiality, protect the identities of donors or recipients, or serve strategic purposes. Such funding can be used in politics, activism, or organizational projects, and it often raises concerns about transparency and accountability, especially when it might influence decision-making or public opinion without clear disclosure.