Export Market Development Grant (EMDG)
Administered by Austrade
About this grant
The EMDG is the Australian Government's flagship financial assistance programme for aspiring and current exporters.
Key facts
Eligibility requirements
All of the following criteria must be met:
- Australian businesses with annual income under A$50 million
- Must have spent at least A$15,000 on eligible export activities
- Must be promoting export of Australian goods or services
- Business must have been operating for at least 12 months
What the funding covers
- Overseas marketing visits
- Trade fair participation
- Marketing materials
- Market research
How to apply
- 1Apply through the Austrade online portal
- 2Submit evidence of export marketing expenses
- 3Applications open annually in July
- 4Grants paid as reimbursement after assessment
Application tips
Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Austrade website before applying.
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