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Global Trade Scheme
Northern Territory Government · Australia
The Global Trade Scheme helps eligible Northern Territory businesses set up or expand their exporting capabilities. It offers three co-contribution funding streams for businesses starting their export journey, diversifying into exports, or expanding into existing or new international markets.
Funding
$3K – $50K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
completed within 6 months of approval
Location
Northern Territory
Who Can Apply
• Have annual turnover of more than $75,000 and less than $10 million
• Be a Northern Territory enterprise
• Hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Be at the beginning of the export journey, diversifying into exports, or expanding/diversifying into existing or new international markets
• Eligible works must only start after the application has been approved
• Eligible works must be completed within 6 months of approval
Applicants must have annual turnover of more than $75,000 and less than $10 million, be a Northern Territory enterprise, and hold a valid Australian Business Number. The scheme supports businesses at different stages of their export journey, including those beginning exports, diversifying into exports, or expanding into existing or new international markets. Funded works must only start after approval and be completed within 6 months of approval.
What's Funded
Activities to help Northern Territory businesses become export ready, grow existing export markets, enter new international markets, and participate in cluster or industry association export projects. Stream 2 and Stream 3 may also support travel-related costs through a daily allowance.Expected Outcomes
Businesses improve export readiness, diversify into exports, expand into existing or new international markets, and complete approved export development activities within 6 months of approval.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
early_stagegrowthestablished
Funding Purposes
exportmarketingcommercialisationother
Keywords
exportinternational marketstradeNorthern Territorybusiness growthexport readinessco-contributiontravel allowance
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Global Trade Scheme?
The Global Trade Scheme is a business grant offered by Northern Territory Government in Australia, providing $3K – $50K in funding. The Global Trade Scheme helps eligible Northern Territory businesses set up or expand their exporting capabilities. It offers three co-contribution funding streams for businesses starting their export journey, diversifying into exports, or expanding into existing or new international markets.
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How much funding does the Global Trade Scheme provide?
The Global Trade Scheme provides $3K – $50K in funding. The typical project duration is completed within 6 months of approval.
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Who is eligible for the Global Trade Scheme?
- Have annual turnover of more than $75,000 and less than $10 million
- Be a Northern Territory enterprise
- Hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Be at the beginning of the export journey, diversifying into exports, or expanding/diversifying into existing or new international markets
- Eligible works must only start after the application has been approved
- Eligible works must be completed within 6 months of approval
4
What activities are funded?
Activities to help Northern Territory businesses become export ready, grow existing export markets, enter new international markets, and participate in cluster or industry association export projects. Stream 2 and Stream 3 may also support travel-related costs through a daily allowance.
5
How do I apply for the Global Trade Scheme?
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