What is Funding? Funding for your stock options is at your company’s discretion. Please reach out to your HR department to know if the option for funding is available. Updated on September 7, 2020 Was this article helpful? Yes No Related Articles How is the SARs calculated? Do I have to open a Demat or a Broker account? Do I need to make payment for incentive units? Can I get shares instead of cash-payout? Can I avail of loan for funding? When would shares be transferred to my Demat account?