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EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Financing for large-scale global projects
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
EDC provides limited recourse financing for complex, capital-intensive global projects. It supports large projects in infrastructure, energy, utilities, extractive and industrial sectors that demonstrate clear economic benefits to Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Limited recourse financing for long-term, capital-intensive projects.
- Structured financing for large-scale global projects and transactions.
- Projects in infrastructure, energy, utilities, extractive and industrial sectors.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian exporters.
- Canadian investors.
- Businesses in extractive, power, utilities, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- International markets outside Canada.
Selection criteria
- Costs over C$50 million and expected EBITDA above C$10 million.
- Clear economic benefits to Canada.
- Experienced management team with a proven track record.
- Commercially viable plan with strong risk controls.
- Positive or neutral environmental and social impact.
How to apply
- Step 1: Project readiness
- Complete key engineering, permitting, and early financing milestones.
- Commit equity to the project.
- Step 2: Due diligence
- Provide the required assessments and reports.
- EDC reviews the project’s technical, financial, legal, KYC, environmental, and social factors.
- Step 3: Loan setup
- EDC structures the loan if the project meets due diligence requirements.
- Complete the required financing agreements.
Processing and Agreement
- EDC reviews the project’s due diligence materials and assesses technical, financial, legal, environmental, social, KYC, and insurance factors.
- If the project meets due diligence requirements, EDC structures the loan and completes the financing agreements.
- Final approval from EDC management is required for the credit risk assessment and financing structure.
Additional information
- EDC offers tailored financing and advisory support.
- The program uses limited recourse financing.
- Applicants are connected with a financing expert for eligibility review.
Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Structured and Project Finance Program
What is the EDC — Structured and Project Finance?
EDC provides limited recourse financing for complex, capital-intensive global projects. It supports large projects in infrastructure, energy, utilities, extractive and industrial sectors that demonstrate clear economic benefits to Canada.
Who is eligible for the EDC — Structured and Project Finance program?
To be eligible for the EDC — Structured and Project Finance program, you must:
Project revenues above $50 million.
Export activities outside Canada.
Large-scale global project.
What expenses are eligible under EDC — Structured and Project Finance?
Limited recourse financing for long-term, capital-intensive projects.
Structured financing for large-scale global projects and transactions.
Projects in infrastructure, energy, utilities, extractive and industrial sectors.
Who can I contact for more information about the EDC — Structured and Project Finance?
You can contact Export Development Canada (EDC).
Where is the EDC — Structured and Project Finance available?
The EDC — Structured and Project Finance program is available across Canada.
Is the EDC — Structured and Project Finance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EDC — Structured and Project Finance is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the EDC — Structured and Project Finance?
EDC — Structured and Project Finance is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC)