# EDC — Direct Lending

**Type:** Grant
**Category:** Other Programs
**Funding Amount:** CAD 10,000,000–300,000,000 CAD
**Eligible Regions:** All of Canada
**Official Source:** https://www.edc.ca/en/solutions/financing/direct-lending.html

## About This Program

Financing to support your international growth

## Details

Direct Lending is available to Canadian exporters who have international growth plans or businesses with robust lending needs. Financing obtained can be used to address export capacity needs or Canadian investment in international activities.

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