Funded on an ongoing basis (7)

I believe the answer is:

endowed

(Other definitions for endowed that I've seen before include "given a portion?" , "funded" , "Invested" , "Given a permanent income" , "Provided with permanent income or ability" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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