(2) Types of assistance Grants under paragraph (1) may be used for
(A) project planning and feasibility studies;
(B) demonstrations of innovative activities or strategic economic development investments;
(C) management and operational assistance;
(D) establishment of university centers;
(E) establishment of business outreach centers;
(F) studies evaluating the needs of, and development potential for, economic growth of areas that the Secretary determines have substantial need for the assistance;
(G) studies that evaluate the effectiveness of coordinating projects funded under this chapter with projects funded under other Acts;
(H) assessment, marketing, and establishment of business clusters; and
(I) other activities determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.
(3) Cooperation requirement In the case of a project assisted under this section that is national or regional in scope, the Secretary may waive the provision in section
3122 (4)(A)(vi) of this title requiring a
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nonprofit organization or association to act in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
