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CITB is the industry training board for the construction sector in England, Scotland, and Wales. It’s their job to help the construction industry attract talent and to support skills development to build a better Britain.
CITB levy 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).
Where the Levy is applicable to you, then you will be CITB Registered. CITB funding is available to all CITB levy-registered companies.
Read more about the funding available here.
For CITB-levy registered companies, CITB provides grants for construction industry employers who provide training to 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.
Read more about the grants available here.
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 available to construction employers – the latest funding available can be found on the CITB Website here.
You can find out about the funding that ties into our products here.
CITB grants, specifically, are direct payments made to employers to support training costs after it has been completed. Depending on the type of training, this is either claimed automatically by an Approved Training Organisation or manually on your CITB online portal. Essentially, grants are a subset of the overall CITB funding options.
Read more about the grants available here.
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.
