; (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 205 that will be considered in the approval process. 205. 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, except as provided in subsection (d)(1)(L). (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