The phrase "financial outlay" refers to the money that is spent or invested in a particular project, venture, or purchase. It represents the expenses or costs that are required to fund something. Full definition
Each rack in the factory that holds the doors was remade to hold the new doors — a significant financial outlay for a design tweak, hats off to Volvo for making the decision. (automobilemag.com)
It is impossible to stay on top of cleaning and organizing, which leads to yet more financial outlays in the form of housecleaners and storage units. (treehugger.com)
No significant financial outlay but the value of the club continues to rise allowing silent Stan to borrow against the equity for other projects. (justarsenal.com)