1. Eligibility check
We review your business size, sector and project scope against the current grant criteria — it takes one short call.
Funding for your new website
UK business website grants 2026: how much you can get and whether you qualify
Government-backed and privately funded grant schemes can part-fund a brand-new website, a rebuild or an online shop for UK small businesses. We check the live scheme figures for you, run a free eligibility check, handle the application paperwork, and then design and build the site here in North Yorkshire.
Current funding at a glance
Pulled live from the published grant scheme pages — checked 10 October 2026 at 11:40.
Grant value
£1,200 – £12,500
Share of build funded
30–40%
Decision time
Within 48 hours
Application time
About 60 seconds
What the schemes currently say
- Whether you operate an eCommerce site, B2B, B2C, or a bespoke platform, these grants can help fund 30–40% of a new website build.
- Upgrades are also supported, provided they involve a full rebuild from old to new.
- Grants range from £1,200 to £12,500 and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Sectors currently funded: Construction Ecommerce IT Tech Leisure Manufacturing Retail Professional Trades.
Website grant eligibility checklist for 2026
Most UK website grant schemes work to a similar set of rules. Run through this checklist before you apply — if you can tick the first five, it is worth a call.
You are likely to qualify if
- You are a UK-registered business, sole trader or partnership trading now.
- You are a small or medium business — typically under 250 employees.
- The project is a new website, a rebuild, or adding an online shop.
- You have not already started or paid for the work you are claiming for.
- You can supply a written quote and specification from your web designer.
- You can fund your own contribution, as most schemes are part-funded.
Usually not covered
- Work already invoiced, paid for or completed before approval.
- Ongoing costs such as hosting, domains or monthly retainers.
- Hardware, laptops, phones and general office equipment.
- Paid advertising budgets such as Google or Facebook ad spend.
- Businesses in sectors the scheme excludes, or those in financial difficulty.
How we help you apply
Grant paperwork puts a lot of business owners off. We have been building websites in Knaresborough and Harrogate since 2002, so we know exactly what a funder wants to see in a website specification and quote.
2. Application support
We prepare the quote, specification and supporting detail the grant provider needs, then submit on your behalf.
3. Approval
Decisions are typically issued within 48 hours. Funding is confirmed in writing before any build work starts.
4. Build your website
We design and build the site from our Knaresborough studio, with the grant offset against your invoice.
Grant availability, values and criteria are set by the funding providers, not by Network Digital, and can change or close without notice. Figures on this page are read directly from the providers’ own pages each time they update. Always confirm current terms before committing to a project. See our website pricing for what a typical build costs before funding.
Website grant questions UK businesses ask
Are there government grants for business websites in the UK in 2026?
Yes. A mix of government-backed and privately funded schemes part-fund website design, rebuilds and e-commerce for UK small businesses. Values and criteria are set by each provider and change through the year, so we check the live scheme pages before you apply.
How much funding can a small business get towards a website?
Most schemes part-fund the project rather than paying for all of it, with awards commonly covering a substantial share of the build cost. The figures shown on this page are read directly from the providers' own published pages.
Am I eligible for a website grant?
You generally need to be a UK-registered business, sole trader or partnership that is trading now, with fewer than 250 employees, applying for work that has not already been started or paid for, and able to supply a written quote and specification.
What will a website grant not pay for?
Work already invoiced or completed before approval, ongoing costs such as hosting, domains and retainers, hardware, and paid advertising budgets are typically excluded.
How do I apply for a website grant?
We run a short eligibility check, prepare the quote and specification the funder needs, submit the application for you, and start the build once funding is confirmed in writing. Decisions are typically issued within 48 hours.
Find out in 24 hours if your business qualifies
Tell us a little about your business and we will check the current grant criteria and send a fixed-price proposal showing your cost before and after funding.