Export Grants in Australia (All States) — 2026

Concessional loans for businesses in the Northern Territory to undertake projects that expand and grow their business. Projects must be of net economic benefit to the NT and should create and sustain new local jobs, increase economic activity, expand production capacity, or grow export capability.

A $3 million grant supporting Australian Vintage and nine industry partners with the University of Adelaide to develop no and low-alcohol (NOLO) wines. The project addresses technical and market challenges including flavour enhancement, mouthfeel improvement, microbial stability, shelf-life extension, and consumer insights to position Australia as a global leader in lifestyle wines.

A $3 million grant supporting Australian Vintage and nine industry partners with the University of Adelaide to develop no and low-alcohol (NOLO) wine technologies. The project addresses key technical and market challenges including flavour enhancement, mouthfeel improvement, microbial stability, shelf-life extension, and consumer insights to position Australia as a global leader in lifestyle wines.

A CRC-P collaboration grant of approximately $300,000 supporting Nuchev to develop standardized vaccine protocols and operating procedures for endemic disease prevention in Australian dairy goat operations. The project aims to address the lack of unified vaccine development approaches in the Australian dairy goat industry and create targeted vaccines for improved herd health.

This program provides funding to WA 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 capacity enhancements through two funding streams.

Provides NSW commercial fishers and aquaculture farmers with low-interest rate loans to improve their business. Loans support investment in preparedness, environmental sustainability, fishing and aquaculture equipment, and transport and logistics to ensure long-term productivity and sustainable use of marine and land-based environments.

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.

This program provides funding to South Australian exporting businesses to help them overcome and adapt to global disruptions in trade. It supports businesses in bringing in external advice on trade strategy, identifying alternative suppliers, restructuring supply chains, and diversifying into new markets.

This program provides funding to Northern Territory businesses to help them set up or expand their exporting capabilities. It offers three streams of support with grants ranging from $3,000 to $50,000 depending on the business's export readiness and market expansion goals.

Australian Trusted Trader provides importing and exporting businesses with free accreditation to streamline customs processes and reduce red tape at the border. Accredited businesses gain access to a dedicated account manager, priority trade services, differentiated examinations, and other benefits to expedite cargo flow in and out of Australia.

The Duty Drawback Scheme provides exporters with a refund of customs duty paid on imported goods that are unused or will be treated, processed, or incorporated into other goods for export. This scheme allows eligible exporters to recover customs duties paid at importation.

Export Finance Australia provides guarantees to help export businesses and companies in export supply chains access finance from their bank. Guarantees facilitate the security required for banks to approve finance for eligible export-related transactions or overseas expansion, with flexibility in loan amount and term for both pre- and post-shipment finance.

Export Finance Australia provides small to medium export businesses with bonds as security for export contracts. The program offers various types of bonds including advance payment bonds, performance bonds, warranty bonds, and US Surety bonds to help businesses that cannot obtain financing from their bank.

Export Finance Australia provides loans to small to medium businesses to help secure the finance needed to meet specific export contracts or purchase orders when traditional lenders are unable to help. Loans are available from $350,000 and are designed to support direct exporters or businesses in export supply chains.

This program supports experienced and high growth NSW exporting businesses to accelerate their export footprint in key international markets. Eligible businesses participate in rapid market-preparation workshops and an outbound market development mission led by government, including in-market business matching, brand-awareness activities, and support to participate in global trade shows or conferences.

The scheme provides financial assistance to Tasmanian businesses and individuals to offset the costs of shipping eligible goods by sea. Assistance is calculated based on the difference between sea freight costs and notional road freight costs over the same distance. The scheme aims to provide Tasmanian industries with equal competitive opportunities since they cannot transport goods interstate by road or rail.

The Tradex Scheme provides a cash flow benefit for importers who subsequently export goods by offering an upfront exemption from Customs duty and GST. Importers can apply for a Tradex order to import eligible goods and must export them within 12 months, either in the same condition, after processing, or incorporated into other goods.

This course provides Tasmanian exporting businesses with information to help them expand or increase their international exports. The program consists of 6 modules featuring pre-recorded videos, downloadable fact sheets, group discussions, quizzes, and surveys, plus two 30-minute individual mentoring sessions with experienced export advisors. Completing this program enables eligible businesses to apply for the Austrade Export Market Development Grant.

This course provides Tasmanian businesses with information and mentoring to help them start exporting goods or services to the national market. The program consists of 4 modules with pre-recorded videos, downloadable fact sheets, group discussions, quizzes, and surveys, plus two 30-minute individual mentoring sessions with experienced export advisors.

This program provides training, advice, mentorship, and access to resources to help Queensland businesses commence or enhance their export capability. Successful applicants gain access to export ready training programs, market insights reports, events, webinars, expert advice, and information on grants and business support options.

The CRC Grants Program funds collaborative research centres that bring together researchers, industry, and other partners to conduct research and development. The program supports multiple active CRCs across various sectors including digital health, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and environmental solutions, with funding terms typically spanning 10 years.

Screen Australia provides funding and support for documentary sales agents and distributors to help promote and distribute Australian documentary content in domestic and international markets. This support aims to strengthen the commercial viability of Australian documentaries.

A pilot to set up Australia's first Precursor Cathode Active Material manufacturing plant in Kwinana, Western Australia. The plant will enable Australia to capture more of the battery value chain and enable direct sale of this high-value critical mineral product to manufacturers in the EU and India.

A grant program supporting the development of critical minerals processing and manufacturing facilities in Australia. The program funds projects across the battery materials, rare earth elements, and advanced manufacturing sectors to strengthen Australia's position in the critical minerals value chain.

Grant funding for construction and operation of a pilot Purified Spherical Graphite (PSG) manufacturing facility to validate process flowsheet and scale up from laboratory testwork. The facility will produce battery-grade PSG material for international partners' qualification testing, supporting conversion of offtake agreements and final investment decision on the integrated Siviour graphite mine and processing facility.

This program provides Tasmanian whisky, wine and seafood exporting businesses with an opportunity to participate in a premium inbound buyer visit. Selected international buyers, importers, distributors and category managers from mainland China and Hong Kong will visit Tasmania for a 3-to-4-day program of events and activities from 29 June to 3 July 2026 to meet producers in these industries.