EMDG application forms

2008-09 application forms are now available for download

The EMDG application form and schedules are available for download below in two different formats.

You can choose to use the Word version of the application form and the Excel version of the schedules, or, you can use the ‘All-in-one’ smart form package, using the Informed Filler software.

Before you fill out the application forms below, we encourage you to download and read The EMDG 2008-09 Grant Year Application Package (PDF, 410KB) and the Application form (PDF, 264KB) which include instructions on how to apply, as well as the application form and schedules.

Note: Please ensure that your completed application form, along with relevant schedules and supporting documentation is received by Austrade between 1 July 2009 and 30 November 2009.

Option 1 - Word & Excel format - download, print out, fill in

Use these if you are familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. You need to download and complete both the Word application form and the Excel schedules. Once you have completed them, print them out, sign the application form and then post or hand deliver both the application form and schedules to Austrade along with any required documentation.

Microsoft Word and Excel Format

EMDG Application Form 2008-09 (Word) 2.93MB

EMDG Schedules 2008-09 (Excel) 147KB

(Note: The EMDG schedules contain explanatory notes to assist you with filling out the required information. To access these notes, place your cursor at the top right corner of each column heading on the schedules).

Option 2 - All-in-One ‘smart form’ format

This format uses the Informed Filler software and combines the form, schedules and guide to assist you. Use this format if you prefer to enter data on screen and want an interactive package that checks data on input and does calculations automatically. This software is only suitable for a Windows environment.

To use the All-in-One application you need to have both the Informed Filler software and the EMDG Smart Form installed on your machine. Follow the instructions below to download what you need:

Check that you have the Informed Filler software installed on your machine. If you do not have the software installed download the software now (recommended for fast internet connections only). You may also wish to download the software installation instructions to assist you.
Download the Smart Form. Opening the Smart Form will launch the Informed Filler software.

If prompted with the ‘New Data Document’ screen, click 'Add other template', select the EMDG.itp file from the saved location and then click 'New' to ensure the 2008-09 Application Form is loaded. Otherwise, click ‘Replace’ when you are prompted with the Replace/Use Existing template screen.
Follow the instructions given in the form and you will be ready to start your EMDG application.

Informed Filler Software and Smart Form
Informed Filler Software - MS Windows only	12MB
EMDG 'All-in-One' Smart Form 2008-09 (Updated 25 June 2009)	1.52MB
EMDG 'All in One' Installation Instructions	437KB

Please note that this form cannot be electronically lodged. Once you have filled it in, please print it out, sign it and either post or hand deliver it to Austrade.

Please contact Austrade on 1300 664 726 if you have any problems using this form.

Required attachments to the application form

These documents must be submitted with your application form.

Checklist

All required schedules

If you are a first-time applicant, you must also submit:

Your latest financial statements (profit and loss statement and balance sheet)
Information describing your business and product or service (brochure, company profile, etc)

If you are claiming expenses of A$40,000 or more for an overseas representative, you must also submit:

Your latest financial statements (profit and loss statement and balance sheet)
Information describing the nature of activities undertaken by your overseas representative (current appointment letter or agreement, up to five monthly or weekly activity reports or emails confirming the representative’s activities)

If you are promoting goods that are not made in Australia, you must also submit:

A detailed submission to show that Australia would derive a significant net benefit from the sale of the goods outside Australia. A submission template, along with other information to assist you, is contained in A guide for EMDG applicants seeking to export goods not manufactured in Australia (MS Word, 79KB).

If you have already received two grants and have selected the Option B EMDG performance measure, you must also submit the information and documentation requested on pages 5 and 6 of The EMDG 2008-09 Grant Year Application Package.