CITB is the industry training board for the construction sector in England, Scotland, and Wales. It’s our job to help the construction industry attract talent and to support skills development, to build a better Britain.
The funding applies to all employers ‘engaged wholly or mainly in construction industry activities’. In other words, when construction activities take up more than half of your total employees’ time (including subcontractors).
CITB provides grants for construction industry employers who provide training for their workforce. The Grants Scheme helps the industry maintain high standards, making sure people are being trained in the right skills for the industry to thrive.
ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services) is a scheme that provides financial support to eligible members of the armed forces for higher-level learning. The scheme is aimed at helping service personnel gain valuable qualifications that can aid in their transition to civilian life.
CITB funding is a broader term that includes various types of financial support available to the construction industry, such as grants, subsidies, and funding programmes. CITB grants, specifically, are direct payments made to employers to support training costs. Essentially, grants are a subset of the overall CITB funding options.
Yes, it is possible to receive multiple sources of financial support simultaneously, such as CITB grants, CITB funds, and ELCAS, provided you meet the eligibility criteria for each type of funding. Each source has its own application process and specific requirements that must be fulfilled. However, you must ensure that the funding from each source is used for its intended purpose and that there is no overlap or double-funding for the same expense.
It can be difficult to know what type of financial support you are eligible for. We've compiled a series of frequently asked questions to help you. We encourage you to get in touch with our team to get more personalised advice on the type of fund or grant you can get.
