; (8) seek public input on the broad outlines of each regional infrastructure development plan; (9) provide such plans to the Bank, to inform the Bank on its selection of infrastructure projects for financing; and (10) assist entities formulating and submitting projects for consideration of Bank financing on the definition, scope, selection criteria, and others factors under section 7 that will be considered in the approval process. 7. Eligibility criteria for assistance from the bank (a) In general Financial assistance shall be available from the Bank when the entity applying for such assistance has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that the project for which such assistance is being sought meets the requirements of this Act. Any entity proposing a project for which the use or purpose is private, and without public benefit, shall not be eligible for financial assistance from the Bank under this Act. (b) Applicants The Bank shall accept applications for infrastructure projects for the designation of those projects that may receive financial assistance under this section for any infrastructure project having— (1) a public sponsor; and (2) local, regional, or national significance. (c) Guidelines for infrastructure projects The Executive Committee and the Board shall establish guidelines, and develop online application procedures, to assist applications of infrastructure projects under this section to develop applications for financial assistance under this section. (d) Criteria (1) In general In making a determination as to whether to provide an infrastructure project with financial assistance, the Board shall evaluate and rate each applicant based on the factors appropriate for the type of the proposed infrastructure project, including— (A) consistency of the project with a regional infrastructure development plan that builds economic connectivity in the project area and beyond, so that maximum growth is achieved while leaving no community behind