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Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)

Australian Government · Australia

The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program provides matched funding to eligible Australian small and medium enterprises and representative bodies to market and promote their goods and services internationally. It supports marketing, promotional activities and training that help businesses create, develop, expand and diversify export markets.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$20K – $80K

Duration

per financial year

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Australian exporters and representative bodies Eligible Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Support available across export readiness, existing markets and new markets Matched funding program with tiered support
Applicants are Australian exporters and their representative bodies. The program provides matched funding to eligible Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and representative bodies at different points in their export journey. Support is available for Tier 1 businesses ready to export, Tier 2 businesses exporting within existing markets, Tier 3 businesses exporting to new markets, and representative bodies that support members to achieve export success. Applicants must be able to meet the program's eligibility requirements.

What's Funded

Marketing and promotional activities and training that help Australian businesses create, develop, expand and diversify into foreign markets for Australian products and services.

Expected Outcomes

Increased export readiness, growth in existing export markets, entry into new international markets, and improved export success for SME members supported by representative bodies.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companypartnershipsole_tradertrustcooperativeother

Stage

early_stagegrowthestablished

Funding Purposes

exportmarketingtraining

Keywords

exportinternational marketsmarketingpromotiontrainingSMErepresentative bodiesmatched funding

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)?

The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $20K – $80K in funding. The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program provides matched funding to eligible Australian small and medium enterprises and representative bodies to market and promote their goods and services internationally. It supports marketing, promotional activities and training that help businesses create, develop, expand and diversify export markets.

How much funding does the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) provide?

The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) provides $20K – $80K in funding. The typical project duration is per financial year.

Who is eligible for the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)?

Australian exporters and representative bodies Eligible Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Support available across export readiness, existing markets and new markets Matched funding program with tiered support

What activities are funded?

Marketing and promotional activities and training that help Australian businesses create, develop, expand and diversify into foreign markets for Australian products and services.

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