Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) grants scheme

From February 2017 the Grants Scheme will be in two strands:

• Apprenticeship & Qualification Fund
• Grants Fund for transferable and specialist skills.

CITB funding is also available through its Flexible & Structured Funds which provide investment funding to address specific skills challenges and issues in the construction sector.The scheme is just one of the many ways CITB supports employers to maintain standards on construction sites and to ensure the right skills are available for the industry to grow. CITB also offers employer funds, which last year amounted to over £19m back to industry, assisting with standards development, training delivery and apprenticeships.

How Much Can I Apply For?

The amount of funding you can apply for depends on the number of employees you have: 

• Employers with 1 to 49 directly employed staff can receive up to £5000
• Employers with 50 to 74 directly employed staff can receive up to £7500
• Employers with 75 to 99 directly employed staff can receive up to £10000
• Employers with between 100 and 149 directly employed staff can receive up to £15,000
• Employers with between 150 and 199 directly employed staff can receive up to £20,000
• Employers with between 200 and 249 directly employed staff can receive up to £25,000

The CITB Grant Scheme is available to employers who are registered with the board. Furthermore, you must have sent a Levy Return by the 30th November every grant year. Any small businesses that are exempt from the levy can still access the CITB grants. The Grants are paid to employers rather than employees. If if you’re an employee hoping to take part in a training scheme, you will need to speak to your employer to receive a grant for that training.