Global Trade Scheme

The Global Trade Scheme helps eligible Northern Territory (NT) businesses set up or expand their exporting capabilities.

The grant program includes 3 streams of support for businesses that:

  • are at the beginning of their export journey
  • want to diversify into exports
  • want to expand or diversify into existing or new international markets.

Who can apply

You can apply if you meet the following:

  • have an annual turnover of more than $75,000 and less than $10 million
  • are an NT enterprise
  • hold a valid Australian business number (ABN).

What you can get

The program offers different levels of support depending on where the business currently is on its export journey. Each stream is based on a 50:50 co-contribution basis.

Stream 1

Grants of up to $3,000 to assist businesses to become export ready.

Stream 2

Grants of up to $10,000 to assist export-ready businesses grow existing markets and enter into new markets.

Grants include access to a daily travel allowance of up to $350 per eligible business per day for up to 8 days, to support accommodation, meals, beverages and transport.

Stream 3

Grants of up to $50,000 to assist export-ready businesses grow existing markets and enter into new markets through a cluster or industry association project.

Grants include:

  • access for cluster lead and one representative from each business within the cluster
  • a daily allowance of up to $350 per eligible business per day for up to 8 days, to support accommodation, meals, beverages and transport.

How to apply

To apply, follow these steps.

Step 1. Read and acknowledge the terms and conditions.

If you are applying by 31 March 2026, these conditions apply:

If you are applying from 1 April 2026, these conditions apply:

Step 2. Apply for the scheme relevant to you:

Applications for all 3 streams will remain open all year round or until grant funding is handed out.

After you apply

Eligible works must:

  • only start after an application has been approved
  • be completed within 6 months of approval.

Contact

For more information, email trade@nt.gov.au.

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