Debt Financing
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Strengthening transportation infrastructure in Sri Lanka: support the development and construction of a deep-water container terminal at the Port of Colombo that will expand shipping capacity in the region and support the local economy.
Bolstering clean energy manufacturing and diversifying critical supply chains in India: financing the construction and operation of a greenfield 4 gigawatt (GW) solar cell and 4 GW solar module manufacturing facility in India; Expanding access to capital in Indonesia: support the expansion of financing to MSMEs and women-owned and -led enterprises in Indonesia. (See https://www.dfc.gov/media/press-releases/dfc-makes-more-91-billion-financial-commitments-fiscal-year-2023)
Program Objective
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. DFC invests across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, food security, and small business support. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.
DFC provides loans and loan guarantee financing to projects across a range of strategic and highly developmental sectors – infrastructure, energy, health, agriculture, and support for small business.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Non-government (general)
- Non-U.S. entities
DFC supports investment in more than 100
countries around the world and prioritizes
investment in low- and lower-middle-income
countries, as defined by the World Bank. DFC may
consider projects in certain upper-middle-income
countries that address key agency priorities or
serve underserved communities. Investors must be willing and able to make sufficient
financial investment to the project to support its
long-term viability. Projects DFC supports must demonstrate the competence of the management team and financial records in the same or a closely related business that show a recent record of success.
All DFC projects are required to be conducted
with respect for the environment, worker rights,
human rights, and local communities, while also
encouraging a positive host country impact. Other underwriting policies apply. Subject to negotiated terms and conditions. See <https://www.dfc.gov/apply>.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
See <https://www.dfc.gov/apply>
Award Procedure
See <https://www.dfc.gov/apply>
See <https://www.dfc.gov/apply>
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Subject to negotiated uses of funds, and terms and conditions supporting DFC's development objectives, environment and social policies. See <https://www.dfc.gov/what-we-offer/work-with-us/investment-policies>
Required Documentation
Yes - Investors and other persons will be required to provide information to support DFC's screening. See <https://www.dfc.gov/apply>