To qualify for a matching grant from the fund, a state educational institution or a foundation must establish an endowment subject to the following criteria:

1. (1) The endowment must be created after July 1, 1990.
2. (2) Funds in the endowment must be solely dedicated for use in matching money granted from the fund.
3. (3) A donor to the endowment must restrict the gift for the sole purpose of generating income to attract and retain distinguished scholars.

4. (4) An institution or a foundation may not designate an unrestricted donation, endowment, or any other contribution made before July 1, 1990, to qualify for a matching grant.

   [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-69-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.