Export Grants in Australia (All States) — 2026

The 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.

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.

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 program provides NSW small to medium enterprises with support measures to help them attain new business in targeted global markets. Participants receive expert-led workshops, market intelligence briefings, cultural and pitch training, introductions to potential partners and buyers, and in-market visits with specialist staff support.

A course designed for Tasmanian businesses beginning their exporting journey 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.

A grant program supporting manufacturing businesses to expand production capacity, develop advanced technologies, and establish sovereign manufacturing capabilities across priority sectors including space, medical products, critical minerals processing, food and beverage, clean energy, and defence.

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 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 $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.

Export Finance Australia provides guarantees to help export businesses and companies in export supply chains access finance from their bank. The guarantees facilitate security required for bank approval of finance for eligible export-related transactions or overseas expansion, with flexibility for pre- and post-shipment finance.

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

Loans provided 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. Available for direct exporters or those part of an export supply chain.

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.

A funding program by Screen Australia supporting Australian talent development and industry connections in the United States market. The program aims to facilitate career advancement and professional opportunities for Australian screen industry professionals.

Support for Australian narrative content sales agents and distributors to develop their businesses and increase international sales of Australian content. This program provides funding to help sales agents and distributors strengthen their capabilities and market reach.

Support for Australian sales agents and distributors to develop their businesses and increase their capacity to sell and distribute Australian narrative content internationally. This program provides funding to help sales agents and distributors strengthen their operations and market reach.