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Brazil Authorizes R$39 Billion in Financing for Social Infrastructure

Approved proponents can now seek BNDES credit under concessional terms featuring a two‑year grace period with repayment of up to 20 years.

Overview

  • The package combines federal resources and low‑interest loans for states, municipalities, and public, philanthropic, and private service providers.
  • The FIIS authorized R$28.1 billion for 1,701 proposals spanning school buses, childcare centers, schools, sports courts, primary care units, emergency units, mental health centers, policlinics, maternities, and hospitals.
  • Allocations include R$18.4 billion for health projects and R$9.7 billion for education investments.
  • Financing now moves to project‑level appraisal and contracting at BNDES and accredited financial institutions.
  • Disbursements are slated for R$18 billion in 2025 and R$10 billion in 2026, while separate Novo PAC Seleções calls advanced R$11.2 billion in water and sanitation proposals to technical review.