EDC Trade Impact Program
Last Update: March 27, 2025
Canada
Supports Canadian exporters with comprehensive financial solutions
EDC Trade Impact Program at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Export Development Canada (EDC)
Status
Open
Overview of the EDC Trade Impact Program program
The EDC Trade Impact Program provides up to $5 billion in support to Canadian exporters and companies supplying exporters, helping them navigate economic challenges. Eligible activities include export credit insurance, foreign exchange risk management, working capital access, and global expansion financing.
Financing terms and conditions
- Access to $5 billion in additional funding capacity over two years to support Canadian exporters and investors.
- Trade credit insurance is available to protect against foreign buyer non-payment.
- Currency risk management solutions to mitigate the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Access to increased working capital through EDC guarantees that share financial institutions' risks.
- Financing solutions to support capacity enhancement, market expansion, or foreign company acquisition.
- Adaptability of support measures to respond to fluid trade conditions.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 12,000
Launching a mental health awareness campaign for teens
$ 15,000
Creating an inclusive art program for differently-abled individuals
$ 10,000
Establishing a digital literacy program for seniors
$ 15,000
Implementing a solar panel installation program for small businesses
$ 8,000
Developing a community garden to promote local food security
Eligibility criteria of the EDC Trade Impact Program program
- The applicant must be a Canadian exporter.
- The company must supply exporters.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian exporters
- Companies that supply Canadian exporters
Eligible expenses
- Protection against losses due to non-payment from foreign buyers.
- Solutions for mitigating risks associated with foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Access to increased working capital for managing cash flow and growth operations.
- Financing solutions to enable global expansion or foreign company acquisition.
How to apply to the EDC Trade Impact Program program
1
Initial Contact
Contact an EDC export advisor through the Export Help Hub or by calling 1-800-229-0575.
2
Eligibility Assessment
- New to EDC? Take a quick assessment on their website to determine eligibility.
- If already an EDC customer, reach out to your EDC relationship manager for guidance.
3
Application Preparation
Gather necessary documentation detailing your company's export activities and financial needs.
4
Application Submission
Submit your application through the specified EDC channels as instructed by your EDC advisor or relationship manager.
5
Follow-Up
Maintain contact with the EDC to stay informed about your application's status.
Additional information
- The EDC Trade Impact Program has already allocated $5 billion in additional capacity.
- EDC trade credit insurance is available to protect against foreign buyer non-payment losses.
- There are solutions offered to manage and mitigate foreign exchange risk.
- Access to more working capital is facilitated through EDC guarantees.
- EDC financing aids in increasing trade capacity and market expansion.
- A U.S. market intelligence hub has been introduced for insights into Canada's largest export market.
- An Export Help Hub is available for connecting with an export advisor.
- A quick assessment tool is available for new EDC customers to evaluate potential support benefits.
Contact Export Development Canada (EDC)
1-800-229-0575
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