Market Access Program
Iran exclusion
Please note: as a result of advice received from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Government is imposing additional autonomous travel and financial sanctions against the Republic of Iran. These sanctions supplement existing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against Iran, which Australia hitherto has implemented owing to Iran's refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment and reprocessing-related activities. Further information: Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs
In line with the Australian Government’s position, the Market Access Program (MAP) will now not be available as a means for supporting any trade with Iran. This exclusion is a new condition of the MAP program, effective from the 5th November 2008.
MAP is a grants program that aims to:
- assist small and new exporters to develop export capability
- assist these companies conduct market awareness campaigns
- enable local businesses to develop export culture
MAP grants applications are considered quarterly in a year – 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December.
Activities endorsed for MAP applications
| Category A |
outgoing missions by a company (maximum grant of $5,000).
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| Category B |
hosting of in-coming buyers by a company (maximum grant of $2,000). |
| Category C |
developing exports capabilities of a company (maximum grant of $1,000) per financial year. |
Group MAP submissions for categories A and B activities are also supported to encourage collective/industry approach in developing export markets. The grants for the group submission will be the sum total of maximum grants available to each individual company as listed above, subject to a maximum of $75,000 for Category A (i.e. 15 companies) and $10,000 for Category B (i.e. 5 companies).
MAP applications are to be submitted before the company performs the activities. Approved MAP applications enable the applicant to claim up to 50% of the eligible expenses incurred, subject to the maximum in each application class.
Application Stage
For an individual company applying for MAP, please use Application Form C
For participating companies in a group application for MAP, please use Application Form B
For the group organiser of the group MAP application, please use Application Form A
The project proposal section is required to support your MAP application. As the pool of grant funds is limited and the process competitive, applications will be based on the merits of your proposal.
Application Approval
At the end of each quarterly round, the Grants Committee will assess all the applications. Written confirmation of success will be provided to the individual applicant companies and the group organiser of group applications.
Acquittal Process
All successful applications need to be acquitted in for the grants to be paid to the application companies.
This has to be done within three months after the activity is finished or within three months of the receipt of grant approval, whichever is later. If not, the grant will expire.
The acquittal process consists of submission of:
Project Results Feedback
And Acquittal Cover Sheet plus copies of supporting receipts and invoices.
The amount of grant payment will be assessed and made available to the applicant company.
Annual End of Financial Year Survey
At the end of the financial year, all recipients of MAP grants will be required to complete a short survey, or may be contacted by the MAP Co-ordinator for a short phone survey.
For further information on MAP
Please contact the Market Access Program Co-ordinator map@state.sa.gov.au or the Department of Trade and Economic Development on 8303 2400.
Successful Applicants
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