EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Last Update: October 27, 2025
Canada
Financing for large-scale international infrastructure projects
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
Get financing for challenging projects, with solutions specifically designed for limited-use financing of long-term capital-intensive projects. Get step-by-step advice, market insights and expertise across a range of sectors.
Financing terms and conditions
- Eligible for projects generating revenues exceeding $50 million.
Activities funded
- Execution of large-scale extractive sector projects outside of Canada.
- Development of power, utilities, or infrastructure projects on a global scale.
- Implementation of capital-intensive industrial sector projects abroad.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 75,000,000
Development of a solar power plant for clean energy production
$ 60,000,000
Upgrading water infrastructure to support sustainable growth
$ 150,000,000
Establishing an electric vehicle manufacturing plant
$ 90,000,000
Construction of a wind farm to generate renewable energy
$ 100,000,000
Development of a hydroelectric power plant to supply clean energy
$ 63,750,000
Construction of a biofuel production plant to support sustainable energy
Eligibility
- The project must be engaged in export activities outside of Canada.
- The applicant requires structured financing for a large-scale global project.
- The project must clearly demonstrate economic benefits to Canada.
- The project must operate in the extractive, power, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sector.
Who is eligible?
- Companies involved in the extractive sector
- Companies operating in the power sector
- Businesses in the utilities sector
- Firms in the infrastructure sector
- Companies in the industrial sector
How to apply
1
Initial Inquiry and Consultation
- Contact the grant provider to schedule a consultation.
- Discuss your project's eligibility and funding needs.
2
Detailed Project Proposal Preparation
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal highlighting objectives, projected revenues, and economic benefits to Canada.
- Include a detailed financial plan illustrating the need for structured financing.
3
Documentation and Compilation
- Collect and organize all necessary documents like financial statements and export activity reports.
- Ensure all documents align with the application requirements outlined by the grant provider.
4
Official Application Submission
- Submit the completed proposal and documents to the grant provider through their specified submission process.
- Follow any specific guidance provided during the initial consultation.
5
Receive and Acknowledge Confirmation
- Wait for an acknowledgment from the grant provider confirming receipt of your application.
- Retain any confirmation email or letter for your records.
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