The Albanese Government has today released the grant guidelines for the Round 4 of the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program, along with new free export readiness training.
The EMDG program helps Australian businesses grow, market and promote their top-quality goods and services to the world, and has supported exporters for almost 50 years.
The Albanese Government has kickstarted the program and eligible Australian businesses will now be able to receive significantly larger grants ranging from $20,000 to $80,000 to support their export goals.
Round 4 of the EMDG program is set to open in November 2024, and Australian exporters are encouraged to get ready early, by developing their market plans and completing the new free export readiness test.
This free training and readiness test will help new-to-export businesses ensure they are export ready, and meet eligibility requirements before they apply for a grant.
The export readiness test was designed by the Export Council of Australia and is available online to any business looking at expanding their export markets via the EMDG portal from today.
Businesses can also get access to free exporting training, tools, information and advice through the enhanced Go Global Toolkit website.
These changes will ensure the EMDG program returns to delivering for those businesses who are taking the leap to start, grow or diversify exporting.
