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DFC Announces Call for Applications for Climate-Focused Investment Funds DFC Announces Call for Applications for Climate-Focused Investment Funds Ahead of President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate, agency announces new climate action WASHINGTON – U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) today announced a rolling Call for Applications from private equity, growth capital, infrastructure, and venture capital fund managers seeking DFC investment for funds targeting climate mitigation, adaptation, and solutions.
In support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and the administration’s Leaders Summit on Climate, the Call for Applications is one of the new climate and climate-focused investment initiatives the agency is pursuing to help developing countries reduce emissions, increase renewable energy usage, protect ecosystems, and enhance resilience.
The impacts from climate change, along with the health and economic impacts from COVID-19, have the potential to reverse significant economic gains made in developing countries over the past several decades. DFC is utilizing its financing tools to facilitate increased private sector investment that addresses climate change and drives climate-focused investment in developing countries.
The Call for Applications is one action DFC is taking to leverage its toolkit to support climate action in emerging markets. DFC is committed to helping developing countries mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change while promoting sustainable economic growth.
Eligible funds should advance strategies targeting climate mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable forestry, climate-resilient infrastructure, e-mobility, technology to reduce carbon, battery storage, smart infrastructure, agriculture diversification, and technology-enabled climate mitigation and adaptation solutions in DFC-eligible countries .
DFC is targeting funds with a total capitalization of $100 million or more, including the DFC commitment. The investment amount may range from $10 million to $400 million in equity or debt financing but will be limited to no more than 20% of a fund’s total capitalization, as determined by DFC. Interested fund managers can apply for an investment on DFC.
gov/funds using the directions for submission . DFC will review proposals on a rolling-basis and will continue to collect submissions indefinitely. Opportunities will be evaluated as part of a rigorous evaluation process upon the discretion of the DFC.
Applicants are also welcome to submit questions about the Call to DFC. U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development bank. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today.
We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private equity, growth capital, infrastructure, and venture capital fund managers seeking DFC investment for funds targeting climate mitigation, adaptation, and solutions in developing countries. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10 million to $400 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Call for Applications for Climate-Focused Investment Funds is funded by U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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