The phrase "new appropriation" refers to the act of assigning or allocating something, such as money or resources, for a specific purpose for the first time. Full definition
In another area, the proposed budget would provide almost $ 5.5 billion in new appropriations for DoE's environmental cleanup programs to address contamination from Cold War nuclear weapons production. (scientificamerican.com)
Still, Cuomo allocated $ 1.5 billion in new appropriations for the MTA in his most recent budget, funding another chunk out of that $ 8.3 billion commitment. (villagevoice.com)
Fifty one reappropriations in the State Operations bill and five reappropriations in the Aid to Localities bill pertain to functions that are fully supported by new appropriations in the Enacted Budget and are therefore deemed unnecessary. (thebronxchronicle.com)