Local Sponsors

Local Sponsors. Local Sponsors considered to be eligible applicants are state, county, and municipal ports authorized to operate in the State. In order to obtain assistance under the Port Loan Program, a Local Sponsor's governing authority (the “Governing Authority”) must submit an application to MDA, which will forward copies of such application to members of the Water Resources Council Committee for review. Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the application, the Water Resources Council Committee will make a written recommendation to MDA specifically outlining their assessment of the application.