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Export Diversification Program SA

Australian Government · Australia

The Export Diversification Program SA provides funding to South Australian exporting businesses affected by tariffs and global trade disruptions. It supports trade strategy advice, supply chain restructuring, and diversification into alternative export markets.

Funding

$5K – $50K

Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Location

South Australia

Who Can Apply

• Must be an exporting business impacted directly and significantly by trade disruptions • Must have an active South Australia-registered ABN, or demonstrate significant operations in South Australia • Must be registered for goods and services tax (GST) • Must demonstrate export revenue in South Australia for 24 months or more from the date of application • Must produce the service or product primarily in South Australia under their own brand • Market Accelerator Grants: exported more than 500000 in 2023-24 or 2024-25 to a market facing trade disruptions • Export Advisory Grants: exported less than 500000 in 2023-24 or 2024-25 to a market facing trade disruptions
Applicants must be exporting businesses with clear evidence of a direct and significant impact from trade disruptions. They must have an active South Australia-registered Australian Business Number or be able to demonstrate significant operations in South Australia, be registered for GST, demonstrate export revenue in South Australia for 24 months or more from the date of application, and produce the service or product primarily in South Australia under their own brand. Market Accelerator Grants are for businesses that exported more than $500,000 in 2023-24 or 2024-25 to a market facing trade disruptions, while Export Advisory Grants are for businesses that exported less than $500,000 in those financial years to such a market.

What's Funded

Engaging external advisers on trade strategy, tariff navigation and international compliance; identifying alternative suppliers; restructuring supply chains to reduce exposure to tariff-affected goods; and preparing to diversify into alternative export markets.

Expected Outcomes

Businesses adapt to global trade disruptions, reduce tariff exposure, diversify export markets, improve export readiness, and leverage relevant government programs and networks.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

exportmarketingcommercialisationother

Keywords

exporttrade disruptionstariffsSouth Australiasupply chainmarket diversificationexport advisorytrade strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Export Diversification Program SA?

The Export Diversification Program SA is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $5K – $50K in funding. The Export Diversification Program SA provides funding to South Australian exporting businesses affected by tariffs and global trade disruptions. It supports trade strategy advice, supply chain restructuring, and diversification into alternative export markets.
2

How much funding does the Export Diversification Program SA provide?

The Export Diversification Program SA provides $5K – $50K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Export Diversification Program SA?

  • Must be an exporting business impacted directly and significantly by trade disruptions
  • Must have an active South Australia-registered ABN, or demonstrate significant operations in South Australia
  • Must be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
  • Must demonstrate export revenue in South Australia for 24 months or more from the date of application
  • Must produce the service or product primarily in South Australia under their own brand
  • Market Accelerator Grants: exported more than 500000 in 2023-24 or 2024-25 to a market facing trade disruptions
  • Export Advisory Grants: exported less than 500000 in 2023-24 or 2024-25 to a market facing trade disruptions
4

What activities are funded?

Engaging external advisers on trade strategy, tariff navigation and international compliance; identifying alternative suppliers; restructuring supply chains to reduce exposure to tariff-affected goods; and preparing to diversify into alternative export markets.
5

How do I apply for the Export Diversification Program SA?

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