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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.
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.
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.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Structured and Project Finance Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EDC — Structured and Project Finance. 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.
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)