Business Grants in South West England
The South West provides diverse business funding from urban Bristol to rural Cornwall and Devon. The region has strengths in aerospace, marine, agritech, and creative industries.
West of England Combined Authority
The West of England CA covering Bristol, Bath, and South Gloucestershire runs business support programmes. Their schemes focus on innovation, clean growth, and skills development.
Cornwall and Devon
Cornwall and Devon have historically accessed significant funding for rural and coastal business development. While funding structures have changed, support continues through local councils and new programmes.
Heart of the South West
The Heart of the South West LEP covers a large area including Devon, Somerset, and parts of Dorset. They support businesses across various sectors with a focus on rural and coastal economies.
South West Business Grants
151 grants found
Bristol Business and Enterprise Support (BrisBES)
BrisBES is a programme that delivers high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable support to Bristol's entrepreneurs and businesses.
NHS Devon Digital Inclusion Delivery Fund 2026/27
A fund established to support voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to reduce digital exclusion, improve access to health and care services, develop digital skills, and strengthen community-based approaches across Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay in line with the NHS Devon Digital Inclusion Place-Based Delivery Plan.
Devon & Cornwall Skills Bootcamps - Sustainability for Leaders
A bootcamp designed to improve knowledge around a business's impact on the environment or allow businesses to benefit from an enhanced carbon reduction strategy.
Local Growth Fund Low Carbon Project - South Yorkshire
A fund supporting low carbon projects in the region.
Devon Business Support Programme
Free, tailored business support providing between one and six hours of fully funded advice, workshops, networking, and peer-to-peer learning for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs across eligible areas of Devon.
Shopfront Refresh Grants
A grant specifically designed to help local small businesses, registered charities, and social enterprises in the town centres of Crediton, Cullompton, or Tiverton improve and enhance their business shopfronts.
Made Smarter: Support for manufacturing SMEs
Made Smarter helps manufacturing SMEs adopt digital technologies to boost productivity, improve efficiency, and drive growth. Support includes grant funding for digital equipment and software, expert advice, fully funded internships, and digital leadership training.
Mid Devon Green Enterprise Grant 2026-2028
A capital grant scheme that supports Mid Devon businesses, social enterprises and charities to reduce their carbon footprint and move toward a net-zero future.
Heat Pump Grants
Get support to install heat pumps and lower your business's carbon emissions.
Bee Bold Awards
Be recognised for promoting biodiversity and supporting pollinators in your business.
West of England Clean Power Pilot
A renewable energy hub pilot that guarantees 100% renewable mobile electricity and charging to major outdoor music festivals, cultural events, and film/television productions across the region for an entire season (June – September) to reduce emissions and air pollution.
Business advice, training and support services - North Somerset
Information, advice, training and support for businesses based in North Somerset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in South West