Businesses selling or planning to sell Australian goods or services overseas can access programs that reduce the cost and risk of going global. The flagship Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme reimburses eligible export marketing expenses. State governments also run trade mission programs and market entry support.
What these grants can fund
- International trade show attendance and exhibitions
- Export market research and feasibility studies
- Overseas marketing campaigns and promotional materials
- Export documentation, standards compliance and certification
- International IP registration and protection
- Product testing and adaptation for foreign markets
Common eligibility requirements
- Australian business with exportable goods, services or IP
- EMDG: minimum $15,000 in eligible export expenses per year
- Turnover below the applicable program threshold
- Products must be Australian-owned or substantially developed in Australia
- Established businesses with a trading history preferred
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 12 of 98The Hydrogen Headstart program provides long-term revenue support to underwrite large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects in Australia. Funding is provided in the form of Headstart Production Credits (HPC), offering support per unit of production over a 10-year period of operations. The program aims to accelerate development of Australia's renewable hydrogen industry, support domestic decarbonisation, and help Australia connect to new global hydrogen supply chains.
A concession program for green hydrogen producers to significantly reduce their electricity costs in NSW. Up to $1.5 billion is available to support the development of the green hydrogen industry and drive down production costs.
This grant supports trade-exposed facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism to reduce their emissions and contribute to Australia's 2030, 2035 and 2050 emissions reduction targets. It aims to reduce the risk of carbon leakage and provide skills development to industrial workforces in new equipment or processes that reduce scope 1 emissions.
This program provides funding to Western Australian sheep producers and supply chain businesses to adjust to the removal of live sheep exports by sea. It supports capital investments for on-farm finishing activities and processing supply chain enhancements through two funding streams.
This program supports the development of the Australian Capital Territory as an export-oriented hub for energy transition innovation and investment. Funding is available for new and emerging technologies and ventures across three streams: Technology Demonstration, Policy Challenge, and Innovation Ecosystem grants.
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program funds small to medium enterprises to build Australia's sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority and national security. The program has four streams: Sovereign Industrial Priorities, Exports, Security, and Skilling, each tailored to address specific defence industry development outcomes.
This program provides loans to small to medium export businesses to help them expand their exports and reach new markets. Funding is available to fulfil contracts and purchase orders, develop export markets, and grow overseas sales.
Grants to support Australian businesses in developing new or improved capabilities to win work in the sustainment phase of the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Funding supports Assigned-Product Support Providers (A-PSPs) to develop and implement their Depot Maintenance Activation Plan (DMAP) to become a Qualified F-35 Component Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) for maintenance and repair activities.
The Australia Korea Foundation provides funding to businesses and individuals undertaking projects that strengthen Australia-Korea relations, enhance Australia's international reputation, and promote cultural understanding between the two countries.
This program provides matched funding to emerging, new-to-export and growing and experienced exporters in Queensland to respond to global opportunities and expand into new export markets. Eligible costs include engaging market specialists, export advisory services, product redesign and testing, export accreditation, and travel costs for product approvals and deal finalization.
This grant program offers up to $480,000 to eligible tourism businesses operating on the Great Barrier Reef to help them prepare for the 'Kids for the Reef' school excursion rebate program. Grants cover up to 50% of the cost of necessary upgrades, checks, or clearances for reef tourism operators to accommodate school groups. The program is part of the Australian Government's $10 million Reef Educational Experience Fund.
Grants to help eligible tourism businesses operating on the Great Barrier Reef prepare for the 'Kids for the Reef' school excursion rebate program. The program covers up to 50% of the cost of necessary upgrades, checks or clearances for reef tourism operators to accommodate school groups.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.