Project Development

United States International Development Finance Corporation

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) partners with the private sector to advances U.S. foreign policy and strengthen national security by mobilizing private capital around the world. DFC invests across strategic sectors including critical minerals, modern infrastructure, and advanced technology โ€” fostering private-sector led economic development, supporting U.S. interests, and delivering returns to American taxpayers. DFC provides loans and loan guarantee financing, equit

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Helps businesses develop projects for financing or investment support. They choose experts to assist in project development.

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?

DFC's Project Development program is designed to develop a project for DFC debt financing, equity investment, or insurance support. DFC and the client determine the Project Development work to be performed, and the client selects an entity with relevant expertise and experience that will perform that work.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

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

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit DFCโ€™s page on USAJOBS to view and apply to current openings.
  • Submit your application through the online portal.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/human-resources
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
October 6, 2023Comment period for Transparency Policy
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

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
  • IRB approval letter
  • Environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference may be required depending on project specifics.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • financing solutions to address critical challenges
  • investments in energy security
  • healthcare
  • food security and agriculture
  • critical infrastructure
  • technology projects
  • financing for small businesses

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
null
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
null
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
null

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • Annual Report
  • performance metrics on a country-by-country basis
  • project-level performance metrics
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?

technical.development@dfc.gov
202-336-8400

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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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