USTDA & DFC Guidance
USTDA & DFC Guidance
Our USTDA & DFC Guidance service helps businesses navigate and access critical U.S. government resources for international development and expansion.
Our Approach
We provide specialized assistance to help you leverage U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) programs and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) financing opportunities.
Resource Matching
Program alignment assessment
Evaluation of your project against USTDA and DFC program requirements and priorities
Funding opportunity identification
Systematic review of available funding mechanisms and their applicability
Eligibility validation
Thorough assessment of your qualification for specific programs
Strategic recommendations
Expert guidance on the most promising funding pathways
Program Application Support
Application strategy
Development of effective approaches to position your project favorably
Documentation preparation
Assistance with compiling required documentation and evidence
Compliance guidance
Ensuring adherence to all program requirements and regulations
Stakeholder coordination
Facilitation of communication between all involved parties
Proposal Development
Narrative development
Creation of persuasive project narratives aligned with program objectives
Budget preparation
Development of realistic and compliant financial projections
Impact assessment
Articulation of project benefits and development impacts
Technical specification
Assistance with technical aspects of proposal development
Financing Advisory
Financial structure optimization
Recommendations on optimal financing approaches
Terms and conditions analysis
Evaluation of proposed financing terms and conditions
Risk mitigation strategies
Identification of financial risks and mitigation approaches
Blended finance opportunities
Exploration of complementary funding sources to enhance project viability
Deliverables
- Program Assessment Report — Analysis of program alignment and funding opportunities
- Application Strategy — Detailed plan for approaching selected programs
- Proposal Development Support — Hands-on assistance with proposal creation
- Application Package — Complete set of application materials ready for submission
- Agency Engagement Support — Facilitation of communication with USTDA and DFC representatives
- Implementation Guidance — Ongoing support following funding approval
Renewable Energy Project in Ghana
A U.S. renewable energy company sought to develop a solar project in Ghana but faced significant challenges in securing appropriate financing. The project had strong potential but required specialized support to attract development finance. We conducted a thorough assessment of available funding mechanisms and determined that a combination of USTDA feasibility study funding and DFC project financing would be optimal. We helped the company develop a compelling proposal that clearly articulated the project's development impact and commercial viability. With our guidance, the company successfully secured a USTDA grant for a comprehensive feasibility study, which subsequently led to DFC approval for project financing. The project is now under development and will provide clean energy to over 100,000 households while creating significant employment opportunities.
Key Benefits
- Resource matching
- Program application support
- Proposal development
- Financing advisory
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