EDC — Export Guarantee Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the EDC — Export Guarantee Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

EDC — Export Guarantee Program is a Loans and Capital investments

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the EDC — Export Guarantee Program?

EDC — Export Guarantee Program is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC), Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the EDC — Export Guarantee Program program?

To be eligible for the EDC — Export Guarantee Program program, you must: • Must be seeking financing for international growth or export activities • Eligibility determined by review of international sales and lending agreement with EDC and your financial institution

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the EDC — Export Guarantee Program?

You can contact Export Development Canada (EDC) or by phone at 1-800-229-0575.

Q: Where is the EDC — Export Guarantee Program available?

The EDC — Export Guarantee Program program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 29, 2025

Canada

Maximize your access to working capital

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 9, 2024

Financing Type

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Finance and insurance

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Get a working capital solution that provides guarantees to your financial institution so they can extend your line of credit and provide term loans or margin international assets or inventory.

Financing terms and conditions

Guarantees of up to US$25 million provided to your financial institution for increased access to working capital.

Activities funded

Securing additional working capital to support day-to-day business operations.
Expanding business activities into new international markets.
Investing in new equipment or relocating inventory closer to buyers.
Supporting international investments, such as establishing or expanding foreign affiliates.
Facilitating domestic or international mergers and acquisitions.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 400,000

Financing the expansion of export operations for a tech startup

$ 900,000

Development of a new logistics hub for food exports

$ 150,000

Financing an international marketing campaign for a small winery

$ 600,000

Establishing a new trade office for apparel exports to Asia

$ 1,200,000

Investment in renewable energy projects for international expansion

$ 250,000

Securing a new international sales contract for a recycling cooperative

Eligibility

The applicant must have a financing need related to working capital or international business growth.
The business must be seeking support for activities such as expanding into new markets, purchasing equipment, supporting international investments, or managing cash flow related to export activities.
The company must collaborate with a financial institution and EDC to evaluate their international sales and lending agreement.
The total EGP guarantee coverage for the applicant is capped at US$25 million under one or multiple guarantees.

Who is eligible?

Canadian businesses seeking to expand sales into international markets
Companies requiring working capital to support international growth
Businesses investing in foreign affiliates or assets
Companies in need of financing for export-related capital expenditures or work-in-progress financing

Eligible expenses

Working capital to cover day-to-day business costs
Capital expenditures, including purchase of new equipment
Work-in-progress financing related to specific contracts or revolving facilities
Acquisition or expansion costs for establishing or growing foreign affiliates (Canadian Direct Investment Abroad)
Financing related to federal and provincial R&D refundable tax credits, and interactive digital media tax credits
Costs for inventory held outside of Canada

Eligible geographic areas

Canadian companies (no further regional restriction specified).

How to apply

Contact Your Financial Institution

Email, call, or meet with your financial institution to discuss your eligibility for the EGP.
Understand the terms and conditions your financial institution has for working with EDC under the EGP.

Assess Loan Agreement

Work with your financial institution to establish or assess a loan agreement that will be supported by the guarantee.
Ensure that the agreement aligns with your business goals for international growth or investment.

Gather Required Information

Prepare documentation that outlines your international sales history and financial information.
Ensure full understanding of the loan limits and guarantee conditions, capped at US $25 million exposure.

Application Process

Work with your financial institution to submit an application for the EGP through their contact with EDC.
Provide any additional documentation EDC or your financial institution requires during this process.

Finalize and Confirm

Upon approval, finalize the loan agreement with your financial institution incorporating the EGP.
Review any closing conditions or additional paperwork needed as stipulated by the EDC or your FI.

Additional information

The EGP is particularly suited for businesses with complex export finance requirements, such as those involving multiple operating lines, foreign assets, acquisitions, or multiple borrowers.
The program offers flexible usage across both operating lines and term loans, including working capital, capital expenditures, and financing related to international business expansion.
Fees for the program are variable and determined through consultation based on credit rating, coverage duration, and financing needs.
The EGP shares risk with your financial institution, allowing for increased access to credit without affecting your reserves.

Documents and links

EDC — Export Guarantee Program

Contacts

1-800-229-0575

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Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Export Guarantee Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the EDC — Export Guarantee Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.