Grants & Funding
There are several schemes offered by the CITB to support companies in offering not just sufficient, but thorough training programmes to their staff. We've provided details below of these schemes but please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or want more information.
CITB Grant Scheme
The CITB Grants Scheme supports all registered employers to train their staff. This ensures that the appropriate skills are available to upskill workers and enable the industry to prosper, while maintaining the essentials, such as high health and safety standards on site.
CITB grants ensure the long-term growth of the industry by contributing towards the costs of training and development, and recognised qualifications. Their ambition is for the UK construction sector to become world-class; to be one of the most highly skilled, productive, safe and sustainable in the world. To do this they work hard to
- reduce skills shortages
- improve business performance
- attract a diverse range of people to the industry
- improve learning and
- develop professional occupational standards.
Who can claim?
All employers registered with CITB can claim a grant, even those that don’t pay levy, including..
- Pay as You Earn (PAYE) employees
- Your NET (taxed) Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) sub-contractors.
- Agency staff you use will also qualify for many of the grants.
We have provided details on all our courses that are available for grants. Look for the following logo:
Employee Networks are the main funding initiative for most short duration training:
CITB Short Course Grants
CITB pay grants for the successful achievement of short courses related specifically to Plant Operations, Scaffolding, and other specialist areas.
CITB Employer Network
Employer Networks are the primary route for levy-registered construction employers to access funding for most eligible short training courses. CITB will typically fund 50% of the cost of eligible training, with some Health & Safety courses and related training funded at a flat rate. The employer contributes the remaining amount once the training has been approved. To access Employer Network funding, contact the CITB Advisor in your local area.
Eligibility
To access CITB Grants and Employer Network funding, employers must be registered with CITB and be up to date with CITB levy requirements.
CITB Short Course Grants
CITB pay grants for the successful achievement of short courses related specifically to Plant Operations, Scaffolding, and other specialist areas.
CITB Employer Network
Employer Networks are the primary route for levy-registered construction employers to access funding for most eligible short training courses. CITB will typically fund 50% of the cost of eligible training, with some Health & Safety courses and related training funded at a flat rate. The employer contributes the remaining amount once the training has been approved. To access Employer Network funding, contact the CITB Advisor in your local area.
Eligibility
To access CITB Grants and Employer Network funding, employers must be registered with CITB and be up to date with CITB levy requirements.
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