The CEO of Austrade may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, make grants to eligible persons to meet their eligible expenses in relation to eligible products.

To be eligible for a grant, a person must be Australian, and (in most cases) be ready to export, or already exporting, products of substantially Australian origin. The person must also meet any other conditions specified in rules made by the Minister.

Grants are paid in accordance with a grant agreement between the CEO of Austrade and a grantee. A grantee must spend the grant money, as well as at least a matching amount of their own money, on eligible expenses in relation to eligible products.

The CEO has powers to require information and documents from grantees and others.