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Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)

The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme is the Australian Government's principal financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters. Administered by Austrade, the purpose of the scheme is to encourage small and medium sized Australian businesses to develop export markets. EMDG reimburses up to 50% of eligible export promotion expenses above a threshold of $15,000.

In the 2004-05 financial year, $123.9 million and 3277 grants were paid to Australian businesses under the EMDG scheme. For grants relating to the 2003-04 grant year (paid in 2004-05), the average grant was $37,145. Over three-quarters of businesses receiving EMDG reported annual income of $5 million or less.

To be eligible, the business must have:

• Income of not more than $30 million in the grant year

• Incurred at least $15,000 of eligible export expenses under the scheme (first-time applicants can combine two years expenses)

• Principal status for the export business (some exceptions apply, eg. event promoters)

The business also must have promoted one of the following:

• The export of goods and services

• The delivery of services outside Australia

• Certain services in Australia to non-residents

• Inbound tourism

• The export of intellectual property and know-how

• Conferences and events held in Australia

Seven categories of expenses are eligible under EMDG

• Overseas Representation and Marketing Consultants

• Marketing visits

• Communications

• Free samples

• Trade fairs and Seminars

• Promotional literature and advertising costs [Incl. Internet design costs]

• Overseas buyers

Visit: www.austrade.com.au