; (B) an entity with the ability to finance covered infrastructure projects in the area served by the RIA, including private sector equity investors, public pension funds, endowments, and other financial investment funds; (C) a construction or real estate development entity with the capacity to develop covered infrastructure projects in the area served by the RIA; (D) a representative of an organized labor association or an association of workers representing labor and workplace standards; (E) a legal expert with experience in contract development and the execution of public-private partnerships; and (F) a representative of each Federal department or agency with jurisdiction over covered infrastructure projects being considered by the RIA. 5. Initial grants (a) Application An RIA desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (b) Proposed plan An application submitted by an RIA under subsection (a) shall include a proposed plan that describes how the RIA will promote investment in covered infrastructure projects— (1) by providing guidance and feedback to State, local, and regional public entities on infrastructure priorities, financing strategies, and other matters relating to such projects; (2) by evaluating and promoting innovative methods for financing such projects; (3) by establishing connections between sources of financing for such projects and appropriate State, local, and regional public entities; (4) by establishing standards to measure the life-cycle costs of investments in such projects; (5) by enhancing the capacity of State and local governments to evaluate and structure such projects that involve the investment of private capital; and (6) by providing technical assistance and information on best practices with respect to such projects, including— (A) identifying and selecting qualified advisors, such as infrastructure financial analysts and contract negotiators