The 1988 distribution of the total appropriation for Howard University reflects the Administration's commitment to encouraging the University's financial self-sufficiency. Thus, $500,000 of the 1988 appropriation. has been made available for use in the endowment fund in accordance with Howard University's general authorizing legislation. (20 U.S.C. 123), as amended by P.L. 98-480. (The Congress could not provide funds under the Howard University Endowment Act (P.L. 98-480) because that specific authorization for appropriations had expired.) In the event that the full amount of the grant cannot be matched before the end of the fiscal year, a reappropriation is requested to extend the availability of the remaining funds so that the niversity may have additional time to rais the required matching funds. 1989 Budget Proposal The 1989 request for the endowment fund is $3,500,000, ar increase of The Administration plans to work with Howard to develop a plan for reducing To increase the incentives for donations and to encourage Howard to formulate a sound fundraising plan, the Administration is proposing legislation. to reauthorize the Endowment Act and to increase the Federal match as Howard University raises additional funds: a one-to-one match for the first $2 million and a two-to-one match for additional amounts. 195 Federal funding of research activities was first proposed ir. 1985 as a supplement to improve Howard's capacity to compete for and acquire research grants. The research activity funds post-doctoral fellowships and laboratory equipment, primarily in scientific disciplines. Howard University's research activity is current funded. Accomplishments In 1987, $3.2 million of the research funds were used to purchase research The 1989 budget request of $4,787,000 is the same as the 1988 appropriation. This level will continue to provide a Federal appropriation to help improve Howard University's ability to compete for research grants. In addition, funds to renovate research laboratories and purchase laboratory equipment will reduce accreditation deficiencies in the School of Engineering. Howard University Hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient services and serves as a facility for training physicians, nurses and other professional and technical health care personnel. Operations of the Hospital are partially financed by the Federal appropriation and by receipts from medical services rendered by group and individual hospitalization policies, funds supplied by the Medicare program, and contractual agreements for patient care services with the District of Columbia government and other local jurisdictions. Howard University Hospital is current funded. Accomplishments Howard University Hospital serves as a major acute and ambulatory care revenue. 1989 Budget Proposal The 1989 budget request of $21.2 million for the Howard University Hospital |