The Amazon Fund supports 345 small and medium-sized institutions in the production and marketing of sustainable products, such as açai berry, Brazil nut, rubber, cocoa, cassava flour processing, handicrafts, fishing and community tourism, having directly benefited 142,000 people.

In the first three quarters, approvals for new financing by BNDES remained relatively stable and totaled R$ 50 billion, a reduction of 1% over last year.

FIDC’s manager is Patria Investments, which has expertise in infrastructure, agribusiness, education, food and beverages.

The total amount of the Call for Tender is up to R$ 25 million under the Rouanet law, and is valid for a period of 24 months, renewable for an equal period from the date of publication.