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Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) is sponsored by Austrade. Australia's flagship export assistance program, reimbursing up to 50% of eligible export marketing costs. It supports Australian SMEs looking to expand their operations into overseas markets.
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Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) | Austrade Skip to content or footer For Australian businesses experiencing supply chain volatility and disruptions, visit the Go Global Toolkit for the latest updates and support available. Applications are closed for Round 4 of EMDG. View a status update on applications and grant funding allocations for EMDG Round 4 on the Round 4 key statistics page.
The EMDG program provides grants to Australian small and medium enterprises and their representative bodies to: market and promote their goods and services globally undertake export training.
EMDG provides grants for the following: Tier 1 – small and medium enterprises ready to export Tier 2 – small and medium enterprises exporting within existing markets Tier 3 – small and medium enterprises exporting to new key markets Representative bodies – that support small and medium business members to achieve export success. Currently there are no grant rounds open to applications.
We will update our website when timing of the next grant round is confirmed. The steps below show the typical grant process. Check eligibility and requirements Is your Australian SME or representative body eligible for an EMDG?
Grants are for export marketing and promotional activities or export training activities. Enter into an EMDG agreement and you’ll need to meet obligations for the life of the grant. Read about how to administer your grant.
EMDG grants support marketing and promotional activities that increase exports and bring broader benefits for Australia. Read about the grants program, program changes and more. Independent Review of the EMDG program The Independent Review will consider changes made since the last review in 2020 and explore opportunities for continuous improvement in the program's operation and delivery.
We made changes to EMDG and the application process from Round 4. This followed stakeholder consultation. Read about what's changed for Round 4 .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Businesses with a total income less than $50 million that are the principal in the export of goods or services, not an agent. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $20,000 to $80,000 (Tiers 1-3); Up to $50,000 (Representative Bodies) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.