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Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)
Reimburses eligible Australian businesses for promotional expenses incurred in developing export markets for goods, services, software, intellectual property, and tourism.
Indicative amount
Up to $40,000 (Tier 1) or $80,000 (Tier 2) per year
Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page
What you get
Tiered grants reimbursing 50% of eligible promotional expenses. Tier 1 (new exporters): up to $40,000/year. Tier 2 (established exporters): up to $80,000/year. Eligible expenses include overseas visits, marketing materials, trade show fees.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: small business
How to apply
1. Register with Austrade's EMDG portal. 2. Keep records of all eligible export promotion expenses during the grant year. 3. Apply through the online portal after 30 June. 4. Austrade assesses and pays grant within 90 days.
Documents you may need
- ABN
- Financial records of export expenses
- Evidence of export activities
Informational only — confirm exact requirements on the official page.
You will be taken to www.austrade.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026