A: As a requirement of the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program, for a project that is undertaken by an entity that is not a State, local or Tribal government, the project must be publicly sponsored (see 33 CFR 386.10(a)(4)).
Publicly sponsored means that the borrower must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Army, that it has consulted with the affected State, local, or Tribal government in which the project is located, or is otherwise affected by the project, and that such government supports the proposed project.
Support should be shown by a certified letter signed by the approving municipal department or similar agency, mayor or other similar designated authority, local ordinance, or any other means by which local government approval can be evidenced.
For Corporate or Private borrowers, we request that you seek a letter of support from one or more affected State, local, or Tribal governments. The letter should specify support for the projects that you plan to undertake as part of the CWIFP financing.