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Made Smarter Energy Efficiency grant (West of England)

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (Growth Hub)

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Worth

Up to £10,000

Deadline

Closes 24 December 2026

Type of funding

Grant

Where

England (Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire)

What it is

A grant of up to £10,000 (50% of costs) to pay engineers and energy specialists to design an energy-saving project, for small and medium-sized manufacturers in Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. It funds expert studies and designs, not the equipment itself.

Checked 9 Nov 2026 on the West of England Growth Hub: up to £10,000 at 50% for manufacturing and production SMEs to fund feasibility studies, designs and energy monitoring; you need an energy survey first (free from the Growth Hub). The deadline is 'likely to be on or before 24 December 2026' and projects must be claimed by 31 March 2027.

Official source

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (Growth Hub) decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

  • Business based in England
  • Manufacturing in B&NES, Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire
  • A manufacturing or production business
  • A small or medium-sized business
  • A registered company (Ltd, LLP, CIC or co-operative)

You cannot apply if

  • The project has already started
Read the full rules at the official source

Common questions

Is Made Smarter Energy Efficiency grant (West of England) open for applications?
Yes. It is open for applications until 24 December 2026.
How much is Made Smarter Energy Efficiency grant (West of England) worth?
Up to £10,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
Who runs Made Smarter Energy Efficiency grant (West of England), and where is it available?
West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (Growth Hub) runs it. It is available in England (Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire).

Does your business qualify?

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