Economic Stimulus Programs

noun a project or plan that is fully prepared and ready to start

adjective describing something that is ready to begin immediately or without delay, typically referring to a construction project

• The government announced a new initiative to fund shovel-ready infrastructure projects.
• We need to find some shovel-ready projects to work on this summer.
• Let's get our hands dirty with some shovel-ready jobs.
• After months of planning, the team finally had a shovel-ready strategy to implement.

noun a sum of money that is added to an existing amount or fund, typically as a bonus or incentive

• The competition prize money was increased by the added money from sponsors.
• I got some added money for doing extra work on the project.
• I'm always looking for ways to hustle and make some added money on the side.
• The added money in this deal sweetens the pot and makes it more enticing.