This program helps Australian small and medium enterprises fund export marketing and training activities to grow internationally and expand into new and existing overseas markets.
What is the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Program?
If you’re an Australian small or medium-sized business looking to take your products or services overseas, the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program could be a helpful stepping stone.
Run by Austrade, EMDG offers financial support to businesses undertaking export marketing and promotional activities. Whether you’re just getting ready to export or looking to expand into new international markets, the program offers different tiers of funding depending on your stage of growth.
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.
What EMDG Supports
- Marketing and promotion of your products or services in international markets
- Export-related training to help build internal capability
- Activities that grow your export footprint and support Australia’s trade objectives
Who Can Apply?
- Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Industry representative bodies that assist SMEs with export efforts
The EMDG program has supported Australian businesses since 1974, and continues to evolve based on feedback and industry needs.
Applying for EMDG
In recent rounds, the program has been updated to improve accessibility and streamline processes—making it easier for businesses to apply and benefit. These changes followed consultations and reviews to ensure the program continues to meet exporters’ needs.
For full details, current grant round information, and application updates, visit Austrade’s official EMDG page: Austrade – Export Market Development Grants.
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