In Jainism, wealth (dhan) is to be used in ways that reduce harm and increase welfare, aligned with ahimsa (non-violence) and aparigraha (non-attachment). Generally, funds can be used for work that supports spiritual uplift, welfare, and ethical living. A simple guide:

• For monastic support and religious activities

- Funds that sustain monks/nuns and their day-to-day needs (food, robes, medicines, maintenance of temples and Jain centers, religious events, and study/teaching activities). - This is considered dharma dana (charity in support of dharma).

• For the needy and ethical welfare

- Food, shelter, health care, education, and relief for the poor, elderly, or underprivileged—especially when it avoids harm and promotes welfare. - This is artha dana (charity connected to worldly welfare) and is encouraged when it leads to reducing suffering without creating new bondage through attachment.

• For public welfare and culture

- Support for schools, libraries, cultural programs, ayambil or fasting-related programs, and activities that teach Jain values (non-violence, honesty, truth, self-control).

• For animals and the environment

- Care for animals, protection of life, and ecological projects that align with non-violence and compassion.

Important principles to follow:

• Avoid waste, extravagance, and activities that cause harm or promote violence.
• Share with humility; give without insisting on recognition or gain.
• Prefer long-term welfare over short-term luxury; prioritize sustainable, virtuous uses of wealth.
• Maintain transparency and avoid misappropriation; ensure funds reach their intended purpose.

If you can share a bit more about the exact context (temple fund, charitable trust, personal donation, or a specific work), I can tailor this guidance to that situation in line with Jain teachings.