Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)

21/04/2020

The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme is a key Australian Government financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters. Administered by Austrade, the scheme supports a wide range of industries.

In April 2019, the Federal Government announced an increase in funding for the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme. The funding boost is designed to help Australian companies get more exposure in international markets, allowing them to develop brand recognition and form relationships with potential customers.

Who can apply?
Any Australian individual, partnership, company, association, co-operative, statutory corporation or trust that has carried on export promotion activities during the year for which they seek an export grant can apply.

To be eligible, the business must have:

• income of not more than $50 million in the grant year
• incurred at least $15,000 of eligible expenses under the scheme (first-time applicants can combine two years expenses)
• principal status for the export business (some exceptions apply, such as non-profit export-focused industry bodies).

The business also must have promoted one of the following:

• the export of goods or most services
• inbound tourism
• the export of intellectual property and know-how
• conferences and events held in Australia

Full details can be found on the Austrade website https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-Grants

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of your Southern Cross Customs Team if you need any further information or assistance on sales@sccargo.com.au