Political Risk Insurance

United States International Development Finance Corporation

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 Political Risk coverage of up to $1 billion against losses due to currency

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Helps small businesses in developing countries protect against losses from political issues like violence or government actions. Provides coverage up to $1 billion for these risks.

Quick Facts

Funding
$40 - $700,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Business Financing & Capital
Organization
United States International Development Finance Corporation

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What Is This Program?

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 can provide coverage of up to $1 billion against losses due to currency inconvertibility, government interference, and political violence including terrorism 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.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit DFC's website to find information about the Political Risk Insurance program.
  • Prepare the necessary documentation as outlined in the program guidelines.
  • Submit your application through the designated application portal.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.dfc.gov/data
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
October 6, 2023Comment period for Transparency Policy
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
rolling

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • costs associated with insurance, reinsurance, direct loans, investment guaranties and equity
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • Annual Report
  • project-level performance metrics
  • monitoring and evaluation policies
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
acknowledgment of federal funding
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

info@dfc.gov
2023368400

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This program offers funding up to $700,000,000 (minimum $40).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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