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FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
FinDev Canada provides financing and investment solutions, including loans, equity, and guarantees, with a maximum funding amount not specified in the available information. The program supports private-sector activities in developing countries, especially in sustainable infrastructure, agribusiness, forestry, and the financial sector.
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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
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Sustainable infrastructure projects, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, transport, water and sanitation, and digital infrastructure.
- Agribusiness, forestry, and related value chain projects.
- Financial sector projects supporting market development and access to finance.
- Projects that promote climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private-sector borrowers
- Companies investing in developing countries
- Banks, non-banks, financial institutions, and investment funds
Eligible geographic areas
- Indo-Pacific
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Additional information
- FinDev Canada supports private-sector clients in developing countries.
- It aligns its approach with climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development.
- Support may include non-financial technical assistance and advisory services.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment. 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 FinDev Canada Financing and Investment?
FinDev Canada provides financing and investment solutions, including loans, equity, and guarantees, with a maximum funding amount not specified in the available information. The program supports private-sector activities in developing countries, especially in sustainable infrastructure, agribusiness, forestry, and the financial sector.
Who is eligible for the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment program?
To be eligible for the FinDev Canada Financing and Investment program, you must:
Private-sector applicant
Operating in a developing country
Project with social and economic benefits
What expenses are eligible under FinDev Canada Financing and Investment?
Sustainable infrastructure projects, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, transport, water and sanitation, and digital infrastructure.
Agribusiness, forestry, and related value chain projects.
Financial sector projects supporting market development and access to finance.
Projects that promote climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development.
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 or by phone at none.
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), Government of Canada