GRANTS

Export Market Development

Closing: Ongoing


Grants support marketing, promotion, and training to help Australian products and services enter, grow, and diversify in foreign markets.

Grant Tiers
The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program offers funding based on business goals and export status:

  • Tier 1: Businesses ready to export – Up to $30,000 per year.
  • Tier 2: Businesses expanding within current markets – Up to $50,000 per year.
  • Tier 3: Businesses entering new key markets – Up to $80,000 per year.

The minimum grant for all tiers is $20,000 annually.

Funding Details
The program funds activities for 2025–26 and 2026–27. Applications will close once funds are fully allocated, with provisions for withdrawn or ineligible applications.

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