Website grants for UK small businesses

Competitive capital and growth grant for North Lanarkshire SMEs in key sectors, covering items such as bespoke software and e-commerce platforms. Up to 50% of net costs, up to £20,000 per application.

Who can apply

• SME (under 250 employees) based in North Lanarkshire, in a key sector (e.g. digital, creative, manufacturing, logistics, tourism)
• Trading at least 12 months with turnover at the VAT threshold (exceptions for high-growth projects)
• Must be working with a Business Gateway adviser
• ICT/digital capital projects must be discussed with the adviser first
• Businesses employing staff must pay the Real Living Wage
• Applications over £10,000 must show community benefit
• Max 2 awards and £40,000 per business in a rolling 24 months; max 10 items per application

What it pays for

• Bespoke software
• E-commerce platforms
• Bespoke ICT equipment
• Servers or cloud-based systems
• Machinery or equipment, and green capital projects
• Infrastructure improvements such as premises or ICT cabling (up to £20,000)
• Workforce or skills development (up to £5,000)
• Exhibition support (up to £4,000)

What it won’t pay for

• VAT and delivery costs
• Projects already started, or orders or deposits placed before the application decision
• Capital expenditure and infrastructure grants for home-based businesses

How to apply

1. 1Contact Business Gateway Lanarkshire (01698 442837, lanarkshire@bgateway.com) and work with a Business Gateway adviser.
2. 2A council officer visits your premises and meets the directors or owners before you apply.
3. 3Once eligibility is confirmed, your adviser sends a web link to the online application form.
4. 4Submit the form with evidence (incl. business plan, accounts, 12-month cash flow and two supplier quotes) by a monthly deadline: 5pm 16 Oct, 13 Nov or 4 Dec 2026.
5. 5A monthly panel decides. If awarded, buy within six months, pay suppliers, then claim (final claim deadline 5pm 29 Jan 2027).

What the quotes must show

• On the supplier's own headed paper (ideally PDF or a scan); email quotes only if clearly from the supplier's business email
• Dated within the last 3 months, citing your business name and address and the supplier's contact details
• Clear breakdown of goods or services; impartial, accurate and value for money; handwritten quotes not accepted
• Declare any personal, business or financial connection to your preferred supplier and discuss it with your adviser first

Funding

£1,000 to £20,000

Covers

Covers up to 50% of costs

Applications

Closes 4 December 2026

Supplier quote

2, each from a different supplier

Last checked

11 October 2026

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Growth grant for Conwy SMEs, covering digitalisation and automation, specialist software, e-commerce systems, new websites and customer management systems. Up to 70% of costs.

Who can apply

• Located in Conwy County Borough; actively trading and registered with HMRC
• SME up to 250 employees; turnover under €50m or balance sheet under €43m
• Minimum 30% applicant contribution; match funding in place
• Must deliver at least one LGF output and one outcome
• Priority sectors incl. creative, professional services, manufacturing, health, tourism; others if aligned (e.g. digital adoption)
• Minimum individual item cost £100
• First come, first served until funds are committed

What it pays for

• Digitalisation and automation
• Specialist software required for business growth
• Digital transformation projects and new technologies
• E-commerce systems, new websites and digital sales platforms
• Customer management systems
• Specialist consultancy
• Capital equipment, installation and commissioning
• Business development related training

What it won’t pay for

• Retrospective spend or projects started before approval
• Routine replacement of assets incl. upgrades of IT equipment and software
• Salaries, normal operating costs and stock
• Recoverable VAT, cash purchases, hire purchase or lease agreements
• Work carried out by the applicant or their own employees
• General maintenance and repair

How to apply

1. 1Speak to Conwy Business Support (business@conwy.gov.uk, 01492 574574) before applying.
2. 2Read the criteria and guidance documents in full.
3. 3Submit the online application with business plan, accounts, 12-month cash flow, P&L forecast, match funding evidence, HMRC registration and quotes.
4. 4The Grant Review Panel decides; do not spend anything on the project until you have written confirmation.
5. 5Complete the project and claim by the date in your grant offer (before end of March 2027).

What the quotes must show

• Itemised
• Comparable
• Demonstrate value for money
• From independent suppliers
• Declare any personal, family or business connection to a supplier; connected contractors must charge without profit margin
• The council may contact businesses that submitted quotations

Funding

£3,000 to £50,000

Covers

Covers up to 70% of costs

Applications

No closing date given

Supplier quote

2 up to £10,000; 3 for £10,001 and above

Last checked

11 October 2026

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Grant for West Lothian businesses introducing new digital capabilities, such as building an e-commerce website, developing an app or buying software. Up to £7,500 against a total project cost of £15,000.

Who can apply

• Based in West Lothian; key sectors incl. electronics and software, creative, manufacturing, tourism (others if strategically aligned)
• Trading more than 12 months and reached the VAT threshold
• Up to 50% of eligible costs; maximum project cost £15,000
• Businesses employing staff must pay at least the Real Living Wage
• Do not apply if awarded a Digital Development Grant in the last 12 months
• No reapplying for 18 months after drawdown; max 2 grants per business
• No closing date published; budgets are limited

What it pays for

• Building an e-commerce website
• Developing an app
• Purchase of software and IT, and digital hardware
• Improving IT infrastructure
• Enhancing digital skills of the workforce

What it won’t pay for

• VAT
• Activities already started before applying

How to apply

1. 1Review West Lothian Council's business funding guide (priorities, key sectors and pre-application criteria).
2. 2Register interest by emailing invest@westlothian.gov.uk; funding is delivered by Business Gateway West Lothian.
3. 3Apply with management accounts, financial projections and an environmental plan.
4. 4If awarded, pay upfront and reclaim the grant with invoices and bank statements (paid retrospectively).

Funding

Up to £7,500

Covers

Covers up to 50% of costs

Applications

No closing date given

Supplier quote

Check the guidance

Last checked

11 October 2026

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Grants for East Renfrewshire businesses towards bespoke IT software, IT equipment for new services and e-commerce activity. Off-the-shelf software and non-e-commerce brochure websites are excluded.

Who can apply

• Located and trading in East Renfrewshire
• Micro Business Grant: trading 12+ months, 16+ hours a week, turnover £10k-£100k, up to £2,000
• Small Business Growth Grant: trading 12+ months, turnover £100k+, 50% of eligible costs, £2,001-£5,000
• Items must be purchased outright
• Not in debt to the council (active repayment plans considered)
• Available between now and February 2027 (exact day not published)

What it pays for

• Bespoke IT software
• IT equipment for new services
• Marketing and e-commerce activities
• Capital equipment for new services, products or processes
• Exhibiting at a national trade show
• Commercial property improvements incl. energy efficiency measures

What it won’t pay for

• Off-the-shelf software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office, Sage)
• Laptops, tablets or mobile phones
• Websites or brochures without a clear focus on e-commerce; social media advertising
• Purchases or orders already made; hire purchase, lease or finance
• Furniture, consumables, second-hand equipment, vehicles
• Transport, subsistence or accommodation

How to apply

1. 1Check the eligibility criteria on the council's page.
2. 2Complete the online application form and upload supporting documents (it has no save facility and times out after 45 minutes).
3. 3Include 1 written quote per item, your last 2 months of business bank statements, annual accounts and an income and expenditure projection.
4. 4The council reviews the application and may visit; a decision is usually made within 14 days.

What the quotes must show

• Micro grants: give your rationale for the chosen supplier

Funding

Up to £5,000

Applications

No closing date given

Supplier quote

1 written quote per item

Last checked

11 October 2026

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Capital grant for businesses in Nottingham's Bulwell and Bulwell Forest wards, covering technology, software, web design and development and e-commerce development, at 50% of project cost excluding VAT.

Who can apply

• Located in Bulwell or Bulwell Forest ward, Nottingham
• Trading at least 12 months
• Registered at Companies House or with an HMRC UTR
• Must fund 100% upfront; PayPal, personal credit cards, cash and cheques not accepted
• No arrears or debts with Nottingham City Council
• Capital only; open until all funding is committed

What it pays for

• Capital investment such as machinery, equipment, technology and software
• Web design and development, and e-commerce development
• Research and development, e.g. product development incl. prototypes

What it won’t pay for

• Updating or adding content to existing websites
• Recurring revenue costs such as salaries, rent and subscriptions
• Repairs or maintenance of existing ICT, and like-for-like replacements
• Mobile phones, vehicles and printed marketing
• VAT
• Goods or services bought before the grant agreement

How to apply

1. 1Submit an Expression of Interest form (from the council's Bulwell regeneration page or econdev.grants@nottinghamcity.gov.uk).
2. 2The council checks project and item eligibility.
3. 3If eligible, you're invited to a full application and connected to a Nottingham City Business Growth Hub adviser.
4. 4Submit the full application with supplier quote(s), two years' full accounts and recent management accounts.
5. 5Due diligence, appraisal and a grant panel follow; don't commit to any supplier before the grant agreement is signed.
6. 6Pay 100% upfront, then claim 50% back; all claims by 10 March 2028.

What the quotes must show

• State whether VAT applies and give prices including and excluding VAT
• If the supplier isn't VAT registered, provide email confirmation from them
• Explain why your preferred supplier is best for price and quality (Appendix A of the full form)
• No supplier the business, its directors or agents are connected to

Funding

£1,000 to £5,000

Covers

Covers up to 50% of costs

Applications

No closing date given

Supplier quote

1 under £25,000 net; 3 at £25,000 or more

Last checked

11 October 2026

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Grant for independent high street retailers in Elmbridge to set up or upgrade an e-commerce website. The first £1,000 is fully funded; funding above that, up to £2,000, needs a 50% match.

Who can apply

• Independent retail business selling goods, with a public-facing shop in Elmbridge
• Normally within primary or secondary town centre or high street frontages
• Professional services businesses not eligible
• One grant per business; not if previously awarded a digital high street grant
• Grants paid retrospectively after completion
• No closing date published

What it pays for

• Establishing or upgrading websites with e-commerce functionality

What it won’t pay for

• Websites without an e-commerce function
• Hardware (e.g. computers or tablets)
• Services such as digital coaching or consultancy, and professional fees
• Maintenance, domain names, or website hosting as a stand-alone cost
• Paid online advertising (e.g. Google AdWords, Facebook)
• Ongoing or annual costs, and projects started before a grant offer

How to apply

1. 1Read the Elmbridge Digital High Street Fund guidance notes.
2. 2Complete the PDF or Word application form and sign it.
3. 3Email it to business@elmbridge.gov.uk with 2 quotes, an outline of your current website and online presence, expected benefits and a sustainability action plan.
4. 4The council checks business rates, licensing and payment history; the decision-making body decides (no appeal).
5. 5Start within 6 months and finish within 12 months of the offer; the grant is paid after completion against verifiable invoices.

What the quotes must show

• Web page: one quote must be from an Elmbridge-based supplier; guidance notes say one preferably from an Elmbridge supplier
• Only UK-based suppliers can be considered
• Itemised and showing the VAT amount; if VAT registered, list costs excluding VAT

Funding

Up to £2,000

Applications

No closing date given

Supplier quote

2 comparable quotes

Last checked

11 October 2026

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