Going Global Trade Missions NSW

About this grant

This program provides support for experienced and high growth NSW exporting businesses.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Eligible businesses can participate in mission preparation workshops and an outbound market development mission to the international market led by government.
• Applicants can expect to participate in:
• Rapid market-preparation workshops
• In-market business matching, brand-awareness raising activities, and support to participate in a global trade show or conference.
• The program is open to experienced and high growth nsw exporting businesses that are either:
• Able to become first or early movers into growing markets
• Able to enter a new international market to accelerate international commercial success.
• To apply, you must meet the mission’s core eligibility criteria.
• Target market and industry focus
• Eligibility requirements (each participant should only join one mission at a time).
• Applicants who meet core eligibility criteria are assessed through a merit-based evaluation process.

What the funding covers

• Support to participate in global trade shows or conferences.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/going-global-trade-missions-nsw for application details

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