Section 306.6 - Application requirements(a) EDA will provide Investment Assistance under this subpart for the period of time required to complete the Project's scope of work, as specifically outlined in the applicable FFO.(b) For a Project of significant Regional or national scope, EDA may waive the requirement set forth in § 301.2(b) of this chapter that the non-profit organization act in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.(c) The Investment Rate for Investments under this subpart shall be determined in accordance with § 301.4(b)(4) of this chapter.(d) At least 80 percent of EDA funding must be allocated to direct costs of program delivery. 71 FR 56675 , Sept. 27, 2006, as amended at 79 FR 76132 , Dec. 19, 2014