7 USC 3222d – Matching funds requirement for research and extension activities at eligible institutions
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Eligible institution
The term “eligible institution” means a college eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.) (commonly known as the “Second Morrill Act”), including Tuskegee University.
(2) Formula funds
The term “formula funds” means the formula allocation funds distributed to eligible institutions under sections 3221 and 3222 of this title.
(b) Determination of non-Federal sources of funds
Terms Used In 7 USC 3222d
- agricultural research: means research in the food and agricultural sciences. See 7 USC 3103
- extension: means the informal education programs conducted in the States in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture. See 7 USC 3103
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
- Secretary: means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States. See 7 USC 3103
- State: means &mdash. See 7 USC 3103
- university: include a research foundation maintained by a college or university described in subparagraph (A). See 7 USC 3103
Not later than September 30, 1999, each eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary a report describing for fiscal year 1999—
(1) the sources of non-Federal funds made available by the State to the eligible institution for agricultural research, extension, and education to meet the requirements of this section; and
(2) the amount of such funds generally available from each source.
(c) Matching formula
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the State shall provide equal matching funds from non-Federal sources.
(d) Waiver authority
Notwithstanding subsection (f), the Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subsection (c) above the 50 percent level for any fiscal year for an eligible institution of a State if the Secretary determines that the State will be unlikely to satisfy the matching requirement.
(e) Use of matching funds
Under terms and conditions established by the Secretary, matching funds provided as required by subsection (c) may be used by an eligible institution for agricultural research, extension, and education activities.
(f) Redistribution of funds
(1) Redistribution required
Federal funds that are not matched by a State in accordance with subsection (c) for a fiscal year shall be redistributed by the Secretary to eligible institutions whose States have satisfied the matching funds requirement for that fiscal year.
(2) Administration
Any redistribution of funds under this subsection shall be subject to the applicable matching requirement specified in subsection (c) and shall be made in a manner consistent with sections 3221 and 3222 of this title, as determined by the Secretary.