§ 3222d. Matching funds requirement for re-
search and extension activities at eligible in-
stitutions
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Eligible institution
The term ‘‘eligible institution’’ means a col-
lege 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 for-
mula allocation funds distributed to eligible
institutions under sections 3221 and 3222 of
this title.
(b) Determination of non-Federal sources of
funds
Not later than September 30, 1999, each eligi-
ble 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 institu-
tion for agricultural research, extension, and
education to meet the requirements of this
section; and
(2) the amount of such funds generally avail-
able from each source.
(c) Matching formula
Notwithstanding any other provision of this
subchapter, the State shall provide equal match-
ing 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 in-
stitution for agricultural research, extension,
and education activities.
(f) Redistribution of funds
(1) Redistribution required
Federal funds tha
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TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE
§ 3222d
this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI,
§ 1601(f)(1)(D), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3704.
§ 3222d. Matching funds requirement for re-
search and extension activities at eligible in-
stitutions
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Eligible institution
The term ‘‘eligible institution’’ means a col-
lege 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 for-
mula allocation funds distributed to eligible
institutions under sections 3221 and 3222 of
this title.
(b) Determination of non-Federal sources of
funds
Not later than September 30, 1999, each eligi-
ble 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 institu-
tion for agricultural research, extension, and
education to meet the requirements of this
section; and
(2) the amount of such funds generally avail-
able from each source.
(c) Matching formula
Notwithstanding any other provision of this
subchapter, the State shall provide equal match-
ing 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 in-
stitution 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 Sec-
retary to eligible institutions whose States
have satisfied the matching funds requirement
for that fiscal year.
(2) Administration
Any redistribution of funds under this sub-
section 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 de-
termined by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1449, as added Pub. L.
105–185, title II, § 226(a), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat.
542; amended Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7212,
May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 447; Pub. L. 110–234, title
VII, § 7127, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1223; Pub. L.
110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7127, June 18, 2008, 122
Stat. 1664, 1984.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Act of August 30, 1890, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is
act Aug. 30, 1890, ch. 841, 26 Stat. 417, popularly known
as the Agricultural College Act of 1890 and also as the
Second Morrill Act, which is classified generally to
subchapter II (§ 321 et seq.) of chapter 13 of this title.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 321 of this title
and Tables.
CODIFICATION
Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical
amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub.
L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L.
110–246.
AMENDMENTS
2008—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7127, substituted
‘‘the State shall provide equal matching funds’’ for ‘‘for
each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, the State shall
provide matching funds’’ and struck out at end ‘‘Such
matching funds shall be for an amount equal to not less
than—
‘‘(1) 60 percent of the formula funds to be distrib-
uted to the eligible institution for fiscal year 2003;
‘‘(2) 70 percent of the formula funds to be distrib-
uted to the eligible institution for fiscal year 2004;
‘‘(3) 80 percent of the formula funds to be distrib-
uted to the eligible institution for fiscal year 2005;
‘‘(4) 90 percent of the formula funds to be distrib-
uted to the eligible institution for fiscal year 2006;
and
‘‘(5) 100 percent of the formula funds to be distrib-
uted to the eligible institution for fiscal year 2007 and
each fiscal year thereafter.’’
2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7212(1), reenacted
heading without change and amended text generally.
Prior to amendment, text read as follows: ‘‘Notwith-
standing any other provision of this subchapter, the
distribution of formula funds to an eligible institution
shall be subject to the following matching require-
ments:
‘‘(1) For fiscal year 2000, the State shall provide
matching funds from non-Federal sources in an
amount equal to not less than 30 percent of the for-
mula funds to be distributed to the eligible institu-
tion.
‘‘(2) For fiscal year 2001, the State shall provide
matching funds from non-Federal sources in an
amount equal to not less than 45 percent of the for-
mula funds to be distributed to the eligible institu-
tion.
‘‘(3) For fiscal year 2002 and each fiscal year there-
after, the State shall provide matching funds from
non-Federal sources in an amount equal to not less
than 50 percent of the formula funds to be distributed
to the eligible institution.’’
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7212(2), amended heading
and text of subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment,
text read as follows:
‘‘(1) FISCAL YEAR 2000.—Notwithstanding subsection (f)
of this section, the Secretary may waive the matching
funds requirement under subsection (c)(1) of this sec-
tion for fiscal year 2000 for an eligible institution of a
State if the Secretary determines that, based on the re-
port received under subsection (b) of this section, the
State will be unlikely to satisfy the matching require-
ment.
‘‘(2) FUTURE FISCAL YEARS.—The Secretary may not
waive the matching requirement under subsection (c)
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§ 3223
1 So in original. The closing parenthesis probably should not
appear.
of this section for any fiscal year other than fiscal year
2000.’’
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2008 AMENDMENT
Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L.
110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the
date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of
Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under
section 8701 of this title.
§ 3222e. New beginning for tribal students
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Indian tribe
The term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ has the meaning
given such term in section 5304 of title 25).1
(2) Land-grant college or university
The term ‘‘land-grant college or university’’
includes a 1994 Institution (as defined in sec-
tion 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-
Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7
U.S.C. 301 note)).
(3) Tribal student
The term ‘‘Tribal student’’ means a student
at a land-grant college or university that is a
member of an Indian tribe.
(b) New beginning initiative
(1) Authorization
The Secretary may make competitive grants
to land-grant colleges and universities to pro-
vide identifiable support specifically targeted
for Tribal students.
(2) Application
A land-grant college or university that de-
sires to receive a grant under this section
shall submit an application to the Secretary
at such time, in such manner, and accom-
panied by such information as the Secretary
may require.
(3) Use of funds
A land-grant college or university that re-
ceives a grant under this section shall use the
grant
funds
to
support
Tribal
students
through—
(A) recruiting;
(B) tuition and related fees;
(C) experiential learning; and
(D) student services, including—
(i) tutoring;
(ii) counseling;
(iii) academic advising; and
(iv) other student services that would in-
crease the retention and graduation rate of
Tribal students enrolled at the land-grant
college or university, as determined by the
Secretary.
(4) Matching funds
A land-grant college or university that re-
ceives a grant under this section shall provide
matching funds toward the cost of carrying
out the activities described in this section in
an amount equal to not less than 100 percent
of the grant award.
(5) Maximum amount per state
No State shall receive, through grants made
under this section to land-grant colleges and
universities located in the State, more than
$500,000 per year.
(c) Report
Not later than 3 years after December 20, 2018,
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Agriculture of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
Forestry and the Committee on Indian Affairs of
the Senate a report that includes an itemized
list of grant funds distributed under this sec-
tion, including the specific form of assistance
provided under subsection (b)(3), and the number
of Tribal students assisted and the graduation
rate of Tribal students at land-grant colleges
and universities receiving grants under this sec-
tion.
(d) Authorization of appropriation
There is authorized to be appropriated to
carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2019 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1450, as added Pub. L.
115–334, title VII, § 7120, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat.
4791.)
§ 3223. Grants for acquisition and improvement
of research facilities and equipment
(a) Eligible institutions; statement of purposes
It is hereby declared to be the intent of Con-
gress to assist the institutions eligible to re-
ceive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7
U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee Institute
(hereinafter referred to in this section as ‘‘eligi-
ble institutions’’), in the acquisition and im-
provement of research facilities and equipment,
including agricultural libraries, so that eligible
institutions may participate fully with the
State agricultural experiment stations in a bal-
anced attack on the research needs of the people
of their States.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Agriculture for the purpose of car-
rying
out
the
provisions
of
this
section
$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years ending
September 30, 1982, September 30, 1983, Sep-
tember 30, 1984, September 30, 1985, September
30, 1986, and September 30, 1987, such sums to re-
main available until expended.
(c) Allocation of funds
Four per centum of the sums appropriated pur-
suant to this section shall be available to the
Secretary for administration of this grants pro-
gram. The remaining funds shall be available for
grants to the eligible institutions for the pur-
pose of assisting them in the purchase of equip-
ment and land, and the planning, construction,
alteration,
or
renovation
of
buildings
to
strengthen their capacity to conduct research in
the food and agricultural sciences.
(d) Amount, terms, and conditions
Grants awarded pursuant to this section shall
be made in such amounts and under such terms
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There is granted to the several States, for the purposes hereinafter mentioned in this subchapter, an amount of public land, to be apportioned to each State a quantity equal to thirty thousand acres for each Senator and Representative in Congress to which the States are respectively entitled by the apportionment under the census of 1860: Provided, That no mineral lands shall be selected or purchased under the provisions of said sections.
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§ 301. Land grant aid of colleges
There is granted to the several States, for the
purposes hereinafter mentioned in this sub-
chapter, an amount of public land, to be appor-
tioned to each State a quantity equal to thirty
thousand acres for each Senator and Represent-
ative in Congress to which the States are respec-
tively entitled by the apportionment under the
census of 1860: Provided, That no mineral lands
shall be selected or purchased under the provi-
sions of said sections.
(July 2, 1862, ch. 130, § 1, 12 Stat. 503.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Act July 2, 1862, with the exception of section 7, was
not incorporated into the Revised Statutes, probably
because the grants made thereby were regarded as exe-
cuted, and the provisions incidental thereto as tem-
porary. By act Mar. 3, 1883, ch. 102, 22 Stat. 484, how-
ever, section 4 of the original act was amended to read
as set out under section 304 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
SHORT TITLE
Act July 2, 1862, which is classified to this sub-
chapter, is popularly known as the ‘‘Morrill Act’’ and
also as the ‘‘First Morrill Act’’.
EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND GRANT STATUS
Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7201(e), May 13, 2002, 116
Stat. 437, provided that: ‘‘Not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of this Act [May 13, 2002], the
Secretary of Agriculture shall submit a report con-
taining recommended criteria for designating addi-
tional 1994 Institutions [see section 532 of Pub. L.
103–382, set out below] to the Committee on Agriculture
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.’’
Pub. L. 106–387, § 1(a) [title I], Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat.
1549, 1549A–7, provided in part: ‘‘That hereafter, any dis-
tribu
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§ 321. Secretary of Agriculture to administer an-
nual college-aid appropriation
The Secretary of Agriculture is charged with
the proper administration of this subchapter.
(Aug. 30, 1890, ch. 841, § 4, 26 Stat. 419; 1939 Reorg.
Plan No. 1, §§ 201, 204, eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2728,
53 Stat. 1424; 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, §§ 5, 8, eff.
Apr. 11, 1953, 18 F.R. 2053, 67 Stat. 631; Pub. L.
96–88, title III, § 301(a)(2)(E), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat.
677; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1419, Dec. 22, 1981,
95 Stat. 1306.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Section constitutes part of section 4 of act Aug. 30,
1890. Remainder of section 4 is classified to section 326
of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
SHORT TITLE
Act Aug. 30, 1890, as amended, which is classified to
this subchapter, is popularly known as the ‘‘Agricul-
tural College Act of 1890’’ and also as the ‘‘Second Mor-
rill Act’’.
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
Functions and duties of Secretary of Education under
this subchapter transferred to Secretary of Agriculture
by section 1419 of Pub. L. 97–98.
Functions of Secretary of Health, Education, and
Welfare under this subchapter transferred to Secretary
of Education by section 301(a)(2)(E) of Pub. L. 96–88,
which is classified to section 3441(a)(2)(E) of Title 20,
Education.
Functions of Federal Security Administrator trans-
ferred to Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
and all agencies of Federal Security Agency transferred
to Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by
section 5 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, set out in the Ap-
pendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Em-
ployees. Federal Security Agency and office of Admin-
istrator abolished by section 8 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No.
1.
Prior to July 1, 1939, functions of Sec
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**(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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section321&num=0&edition=prelim) 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** 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 n