The phrase "a small allowance for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a minor concession or consideration given in a particular context, such as budgeting or planning.
Example: "In our budget, we have made a small allowance for unexpected expenses that may arise during the project."
Alternatives: "a minor concession for" or "a little leeway for".
Students admitted to the program are offered financial support for tuition, a living stipend, insurance coverage, and for first-year graduate students, a small allowance for books/travel.
These presses, staffed by inmates who get only a small allowance for their labors, have become the most profitable in China.
The college aid formulas expect parents to contribute up to 47% of their net income after taxes and a small allowance for living expenses.
In return, the women received a small allowance for food and incidentals.
"Personal lines policies are designed for personal property, but some may include a small allowance for business property". OK, there is a small glimmer of hope.
Enrollment increased in the four years after the war due to the G.I. Bill, which paid tuition, room, board, and a small allowance for veterans returning from World War II.
Measure the circumference of the bangle, along with a small allowance extra for wrapping around to the inner side.
Many of us learned to make our beds for a small allowance.
The fellow's salary and benefits are charged to her/his Pfizer work unit, while living allowance and travel are paid by Pfizer Corporate Philanthropy, which also pays a small allowance to the Partner Organization for supervision.
For example, point out that an older sibling gets more allowance then you, or that kids your age have bigger allowances than you, or that you do too many chores for such a small allowance.
"A young child may have a small allowance but it can be used only for a few things — candy, snacks, small toys," said Mark Schug, director of the Center for Economic Education at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
