If you’ve been thinking about a new website but hesitated because of the cost, now might be the perfect moment to jump in. Jersey’s Better Business Grant offers local businesses matched funding of up to 50% for projects that enhance productivity, skills or visitor economy opportunities – and yes, a website refresh or rebuild can absolutely fall under that umbrella.

What the Better Business Grant is and how Jersey businesses can use it for web design and development

Part of the Government of Jersey’s Better Business Support Package, the Better Business Grant makes up to £75,000 available to eligible employers, with funds matched at 50% on qualifying projects. That means if you budget £10,000 for a new website, you could potentially receive £5,000 back.

The grant offers support across several streams – including productivity, skills and visitor economy development – so whether your project is a complete digital overhaul or an investment in digital capability, this is money you should definitely have on your radar.

Eligibility is straightforward: your business must be Jersey registered with a valid business licence, trading for at least six months and employing at least one person besides the owner (among other criteria).

How iPOP helps you apply and deliver your new website with less hassle

Here’s where it gets good. The grant application process has a fair amount of paperwork, evidence, planning and strategic thinking – that’s where iPOP comes in.

We can help you:

• Understand eligibility - checking which part of the grant fits your project (productivity, visitor economy, etc.).
• Shape a compelling grant project - aligning your website objectives with the grant’s productivity and growth goals.
• Draft strong application copy - making sure it speaks the grant language and highlights business impact.
• Coordinate documentation - so you know what evidence and financials are needed.

We won’t fill in every single tick box for you (because the form needs to be yours), but we will do most of the heavy lifting around strategy, structure and submission prep – giving you the best chance of success.

Why investing in a new website is one of the smartest ways to use the Better Business Grant

A modern website does a lot more than sit online and look pretty:

• It boosts credibility and professionalism.
• It improves customer journeys, driving enquiries and sales.
• It supports digital marketing campaigns - from paid ads to SEO optimisation and email capture.
• It frees you up with easy content management and scalability.

Essentially, if your current website isn’t helping you compete, convert or grow, investing in a new one with part of the grant funding can be a serious productivity booster – and definitely something government-backed as a business improvement project.

Get ahead of the curve – Better Business Grant applications reopened 31 January 2026

The Better Business Grant portal reopened on 31 January 2026, and with £5.3 million allocated for 2026, there’s significant funding up for grabs for Jersey businesses ready to invest in productivity and growth.

Whether you’re thinking about a full rebrand and website rebuild, a fresh brand introduction, or better digital marketing tools to help you win more customers, this is the grant that can help make it happen – alongside your favourite Jersey web agency 😉.

If the grant language feels daunting, reach out – we’re happy to guide you through the application or build the narrative with you so your business gets the support it deserves.

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