The funds raised were earmarked for acquisitions and expansion. This funding was earmarked for reacquiring interests from investors. He encouraged redevelopment of historic structures and helped attract federal dollars earmarked for that purpose. In some cases, funds from such operations were earmarked for education or other worthy goals. Whitmer's first budget earmarked several billions of dollars for investment in infrastructure. Save the Children, with the funds earmarked for Gaza children. A large area of the city is earmarked for redevelopment. This earmarked US$97 million to support Iraqi opposition groups. More than $21 million was earmarked for this project in 2005. Most government spending on institutions is earmarked for security. This endowment was not earmarked for new buildings, but for financial aid. About 1,800 hectares has been earmarked for industrial development. Of this, $1.5 billion is earmarked for research on brain disease. US$818 million was earmarked for 2000, with US$256 million for 2001. They earmarked the money for debt payments and upgrading company offices.