A business group is considering establishing an endowment to allow eligible employees an opportunity to further their education. The amount of the grant available will be $10,000 per month. If the amount the business group is investing is $2 million, what nominal rate of return must the investment earn to fully fund the grant?

Nominal Rate

The advertised or stated interest rate of an investment or loan, not accounting for compounding or inflation.

Endowment

An endowment is a financial asset, in the form of money or property, donated to institutions or individuals, typically used for a specific purpose like a scholarship fund.

Per Month

A phrase indicating a recurring event or a calculation basis occurring every month.