Apply for DFC financing through the DFC Forms dashboard.
We strongly recommend that potential applicants review our eligibility criteria and contact a DFC investment officer in the relevant sector to discuss the project proposal prior to beginning the application process.
If you are unsure where to direct your inquiry or would like to discuss a sector outside of the ones listed below, please contact info@dfc.gov.
Energy
DFC invests in the energy sector to drive economic growth and job creation and advance national security and global stability. DFC financing helps to expand energy access, diversify energy sources, strengthen energy markets, and support emerging energy technologies.
Contact an investment officer if you need assistance with the application form or any supporting documentation that may be required.
Food Security and Agriculture
DFC investments in agriculture help protect the world’s most vulnerable populations and mitigate the impacts of growing food insecurity and malnutrition. DFC is mobilizing financing for smallholder farmers, rural communities, and the agricultural supply chain to reduce food insecurity and increase agricultural productivity, yield, and farmer income. With millions of people on the brink of famine, DFC is committed to expanding access to food today and helping protect against future food crises.
Contact an investment officer if you need assistance with the application form or any supporting documentation that may be required.
Health
DFC is committed to increasing access to affordable, high-quality healthcare by investing in projects that improve the health and well-being of people and communities. Our investments in healthcare services and infrastructure, manufacturing and supply chains, and digital health and technology strengthen pandemic preparedness and health system resilience, providing a necessary foundation for economic prosperity and national security.
Contact an investment officer if you need assistance with the application form or any supporting documentation that may be required.
Infrastructure and Critical Minerals
DFC investments in infrastructure and critical minerals create jobs, foster economic growth, improve access to essential services, and facilitate trade and regional connectivity. Our investments modernize transportation hubs and networks, allow for safe and open access to information technology networks, and secure supply chains for minerals critical to U.S. national security and clean energy, all of which connect communities to the opportunities of the global marketplace.
Contact an investment officer if you need assistance with the application form or any supporting documentation that may be required.
Small Business and Financial Services
DFC invests in banks and other financial intermediaries to enhance access to financial services for small businesses, providing decent jobs and fostering economic development. These investments also improve financial resilience by strengthening financial and capital markets.
Contact an investment officer if you need assistance with the application form or any supporting documentation that may be required.
Investment Funds
DFC can invest debt and equity into emerging market private equity, venture capital, and private credit funds to help address the shortfall of private capital in developing countries. These investments can help economies access long-term growth capital, gain management skills, and refine financial expertise, all of which are key factors in expanding economic development and creating new opportunities for people in low-income and developing countries.
Learn more about the investment funds process here.
Contact an investment officer if you need assistance with the application form or any supporting documentation that may be required.
Political Risk Insurance
DFC offers political risk insurance of up to $1 billion with no minimum project size for a three-year minimum term. DFC provides 100 percent coverage for commercial bank loans, leases, or capital markets issuances and 90 percent coverage for equity and other investments.
Contact an investment officer if you have questions about DFC political risk insurance across any sector.