Project Implementation

COVID - 19 Crisis Response Facility (COVID - 19 CRF)

Working Capital Loan Scheme for Corporates and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Purpose

• To finance permanent working capital requirements of the borrowers affected by COVID -19 pandemic.

Eligibility 

• Corporates - Annual Turnover above LKR750.0Mn 
• SME enterprises - Annual Turnover below LKR 750.0Mn or less than 300 employees in manufacturing or 200 employees in services.
• Should be a registered business
• One entity can obtain only one loan under this scheme. 

Eligible Sectors 

• Agriculture and fishing
• Manufacturing
• Electricity, gas steam, air conditioning
• Water supply (sewerage, waste, remediation)
• Construction
• Wholesale and retail trade
• Transport and storage
• Accommodation
• Information and communication
• Professional, scientific and technical activities
• Administrative and support service activities
• Education
• Human health and social work activities

Maximum Loan Amount

• Rs.100.0Mn 

Repayment Period

• 3 years with an optional grace period of 3 months (maximum)

COVID-19 Crisis Response Facility ESMS Policy »