CITB funds programs that strengthen the UK construction workforce, with a strong emphasis on apprenticeships, employer-led training, qualifications, and practical skills development. It appears to favor projects that solve industry-wide skills challenges and partnerships involving employers, training providers, councils, universities, and sector bodies rather than open-ended charitable grants. The grantee mix suggests a focus on scaling workforce pipelines and improving training access across construction trades and regions.
Mostly structured, program-specific funding and grants tied to CITB objectives; some awards are claim-based grants for eligible training, while others are project funding or partnership investments. Support is generally UK-wide, with separate schemes for employers, apprenticeships, short courses, qualifications, and sector skills plans; some opportunities are no unsolicited proposals.
Grants parsed from this funder's most recently published annual report.
| Recipient | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| employers | £130m | 2024 | grant support during the financial year |
| employers for apprenticeship grants | £77.4m | 2024 | apprenticeship grants |
| our NCC sites at Erith, Bircham Newton and Inchinnan | £37m | 2024 | investment over the next three years |
| construction employers | £20m | 2024 | qualification grants and short course grants |
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grant support during the financial year
employers for apprenticeship grants
£77.4mapprenticeship grants
our NCC sites at Erith, Bircham Newton and Inchinnan
£37minvestment over the next three years
construction employers
£20mqualification grants and short course grants
Match your request to a specific CITB scheme and show clear alignment to construction skills needs, apprenticeships, or employer training outcomes. For project funds, expect a partner-led or invite-only process in some cases; for grant schemes, confirm CITB registration and eligible training before applying or claiming. Strong proposals will demonstrate practical workforce impact, industry collaboration, and measurable skills outcomes.
Current and upcoming funding from Citb that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Available under the CITB Grants Scheme for approved apprenticeships in England, Wales and Scotland.
Deadline: Application windows and claim timing vary by apprenticeship and grant rules.
Who can apply: Available under the CITB Grants Scheme to eligible CITB-registered employers.
Deadline: No specific deadline stated; claims are managed through CITB grant rules.
Who can apply: Available to CITB-registered employers; grants are available for approved apprenticeships in England, Wales and Scotland and are subject to the Grants Scheme rules.
Deadline: Applications are handled through the CITB grants process; see the Grants Scheme and CITB Online Services for timing and rules.
Who can apply: Available under the CITB Grants Scheme to eligible CITB-registered employers.
Deadline: No specific deadline stated; subject to CITB grant rules.
Who can apply: Available to CITB-registered employers for eligible qualifications under the Grants Scheme.
Deadline: Typically aligned to training completion and CITB grants scheme rules; not specified on the scraped summary pages.
Who can apply: Available to CITB-registered employers under the Grants Scheme. Specific course eligibility applies, including plant and other short course training.
Deadline: Typically aligned to training completion and CITB grants scheme rules; not specified on the scraped summary pages.
Who can apply: Available for approved apprenticeships in England, Wales and Scotland; CITB-registered employers can access apprenticeship grants, including for the 12-month period before registration.
Deadline: Not specified in the scraped content; grants can be accessed after levy registration and for a limited retrospective period for apprenticeships.
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