Any borrower which is entitled to any grant may, pending the receipt thereof, but within the limitation set forth in this chapter, borrow from any person and evidence the debt so incurred by a note or other written obligation executed by the officers of the borrower and containing such terms and provisions as may be prescribed by the governing body of the borrower. Such note shall be expressed to mature not later than the occasion on which the proceeds of the grant are expected to be received and shall pledge for the payment of the principal and interest therefor the proceeds of such grant and in addition thereto may pledge the full faith, credit and taxing power of the borrower.
S.C. Code § 11-19-20