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FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Private sector development finance in developing countries
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment provides debt, equity, and blended finance to private sector clients in developing countries, including Indo-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa, to generate sustainable social and economic benefits for local communities. It supports infrastructure, agribusiness, forestry, and financial-sector projects through loans, equity, and advisory support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure.
- Agricultural processing, storage and distribution, reforestation, coastal wetland restoration, crop diversification, improved irrigation efficiency, and related investments that enable sustainable practices, food security, climate resilience, and market development.
- Finance for banks, non-banks, financial institutions, and investment funds to support market development and access to financial services.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private sector clients operating in developing countries.
- Banks, non-banks, financial institutions, and investment funds.
- Private sector borrowers and companies investing in developing countries.
Eligible geographic areas
- Developing countries.
- Indo-Pacific.
- Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Sub-Saharan Africa.
Selection criteria
- Expected social and economic benefits for local communities.
- Contribution to climate and nature action.
- Contribution to gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
- Potential to support market development and access to finance.
Additional information
- Canada’s development finance institution.
- Mobilises private capital in and into emerging markets and developing economies in alignment with Paris Agreement commitments and the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Focuses on climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development.
- Its strategic approach emphasizes partnerships, effective governance and decision-making, and a financially sustainable portfolio with well-managed risk.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment Program
What is the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment?
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment provides debt, equity, and blended finance to private sector clients in developing countries, including Indo-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa, to generate sustainable social and economic benefits for local communities. It supports infrastructure, agribusiness, forestry, and financial-sector projects through loans, equity, and advisory support.
Who is eligible for the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment program?
To be eligible for the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment program, you must:
The applicant must be a private sector client operating in developing countries.
The project or business must demonstrate sustainable social and economic benefits for local communities.
What expenses are eligible under FinDev Canada Financing and Investment?
Low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure.
Agricultural processing, storage and distribution, reforestation, coastal wetland restoration, crop diversification, improved irrigation efficiency, and related investments that enable sustainable practices, food security, climate resilience, and market development.
Finance for banks, non-banks, financial institutions, and investment funds to support market development and access to financial services.
Who can I contact for more information about the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment?
You can contact FinDev Canada (DFIC) by email at info@findevcanada.ca.
Where is the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment available?
The FinDev Canada Financing and Investment program is available across Canada.
Is the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment?
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment is funded by FinDev Canada (DFIC)