A Community Applicant must provide a written endorsement for the application by one or more established institutions that represent the community. The written endorsement must:
- Come from one or more organizations associated with the community that is named in the application.
- Clearly express support for the application.
- Be authentic; the identity of the organization must be verifiable;
- Include a rationale or explanation for expression of support (or opposition).
- Detail the process used by the organization to decide on support (or opposition).
The written endorsement should come from a well-established, directly relevant organization – even if that organization is small – rather than a large but loosely associated entity.