At the same time, private donors have offered to help.

The $75,000 has now been raised from private donors in a separate campaign over the last six months.

About a year ago, a program began, supported by private donors.

The university paid $775,000 from school funds and private donors.

Private donors committed nearly $75 million for the program's first three years.

Private donors are paying about $22 million, the government the rest.

But the parties continue to raise money from private donors.

Another 15 percent comes from private donors, who are also likely to give less during a recession.

Governor King must now raise $15 million from private donors.

Then it will be up to private donors to decide whether the project is worth the cost.