But Congress did not back the project, and private fundraising also failed.
Clean Elections laws provide a government grant to candidates who agree to limit their spending and private fundraising.
The statues are made of hollow fiberglass after private fundraising provides for the construction at each location.
The cost to the city for hosting the event was reported to be USD $726,400, nearly half of which has been recovered by private fundraising.
It was supported by the City of Philadelphia and funding from major regional foundations, as well as private fundraising.
Dr. Jischke also set records for private fundraising at the university each year he was there, surpassing $100 million annually.
His tenure at the University of Maryland has indeed seen a significant effort at increasing private fundraising.
By August 2008, the organization had raised over $1,000,000 through private fundraising and awareness events.
The museum, the development of which cost a further £6 million raised from private fundraising, makes extensive use of audiovisual technology.
The school uses their endowment to cover two-thirds of their student costs each year, with the rest coming from private fundraising.