CITB Skills and Training Fund for medium-sized construction businesses (closed 30 September 2025)
Changes to funding
We're simplifying how businesses access training funding by moving to a single route. From 30 September 2025, the Skills & Training fund closed to new applications. Employer Networks are now the single channel for further developing businesses.
The grants scheme will continue running to support core construction training.
Further information can be found here:
Employer Networks
Employer Networks offer bespoke, easy-to-access training and financial support. They give you a direct channel to communicate training needs and advise on how funding should be prioritised in your local area.
Why not join our Employer Networks to access tailored support and funding for the skills you need to succeed. Click here to find out more.
Background
The purpose of the Skills and Training Fund was to provide an extra incentive to access CITB grant eligible-training, as well as a wider range of construction specific or leadership and management activities.
Monitoring and completion of an existing project
You will be paid quarterly, and you will need to submit evidence of the spend before a payment will be released.
It’s important you retain all invoices, to demonstrate that the training has taken place. As part of your funding agreement, you will receive a reminder e-mail requesting evidence of expenditure every quarter*.
Your collated evidence should be sent to skills.training@citb.co.uk within 28 days of receiving the e-mail. If you are experiencing challenges with finalising your training programme, please contact us.
*Please note: if you were approved in the September 2025 window you will be paid in one payment upon completion and evidence of all training.
What happens if circumstances change?
If your business needs to make a change to your approved training, contact skills.training@citb.co.uk as soon as possible. Please note, we’re unable to offer additional funding beyond what has already been awarded.