
EDC — Structured and Project Finance
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
Canada
Financing for large-scale international infrastructure projects
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate July 9, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Loans and Capital investments
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
- Export Development Canada (EDC)
- Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
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.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
Structured and Project Finance is designed to facilitate limited recourse financing for large, long-term projects with significant infrastructure and capital demands. This program aims to support ventures that promise substantial economic returns and benefits for Canada, focusing on high-revenue ventures involved in international exports.
- Limited recourse financing tailored to support capital-intensive projects.
- Designed for projects with substantial revenue forecasts exceeding $50 million.
- Targeted at projects with international export components and substantial economic impact within Canada.
grant_single_labels|projects
Structured and Project Finance supports large-scale global projects that require significant investments. Eligible activities are focused on sectors that involve export activities and deliver economic benefits to Canada.
- Financing of long-term capital-intensive projects exceeding $50 million in revenue generation.
- Export-focused projects in the extractive industries with global reach.
- Infrastructure development projects that require structured and limited recourse financing.
- Power and utility sector projects aimed at expanding global operations.
- Industrial projects with a demonstrated contribution to Canadian economic growth.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 75,000,000
Development of a solar power plant for clean energy production
$ 63,750,000
Construction of a biofuel production plant to support sustainable energy
$ 60,000,000
Upgrading water infrastructure to support sustainable growth
$ 90,000,000
Construction of a wind farm to generate renewable energy
$ 150,000,000
Establishing an electric vehicle manufacturing plant
$ 100,000,000
Development of a hydroelectric power plant to supply clean energy
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for the Structured and Project Finance grant is determined by the specific financial and operational scope of the project.
- The project must generate revenues of over $50 million.
- The applicant must have export activities outside of Canada.
- The project must require structured financing for execution.
- The project must be large-scale and within the extractive, power, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sector.
- The project must demonstrate clear economic benefits to Canada.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Companies with projects generating revenues over $50 million - Companies with export activities outside of Canada - Companies needing structured financing for large-scale global projects in specific sectors - Companies whose projects demonstrate economic benefits to Canada
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant is tailored for large-scale economic activities that significantly contribute to Canada's economic growth through international collaborations and ventures. Eligible projects are generally within capital-intensive industries that require structured financial solutions.
- Development and construction of major infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and rail systems.
- Large-scale power generation projects, including natural gas, hydroelectric, and renewable energy plants.
- Industrial projects in sectors like mining and oil, which require extensive infrastructure and operational investments.
- Export-driven manufacturing facilities that serve global markets.
- Utilities projects aimed at enhancing energy distribution and water supply systems.
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Project revenues must exceed $50 million - Export activities outside of Canada are required - Need for structured financing for large-scale global projects in specified sectors - Economic benefits to Canada must be clearly demonstrated
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- Applicants should provide a detailed business case outlining the economic benefits of the project to Canada. - Projects must align with the specific sectors mentioned: extractive, power, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial. - Export activities outside of Canada are a key requirement for eligibility. - Revenue generation of over $50 million from the project is necessary. - Limited recourse financing structure is a fundamental aspect of the program. - Reach out for more information on the program criteria and application process.
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