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EMPLOYER NETWORKS INDUSTRY IMPACT FUND
In early 2026, Employer Networks (ENs) became The Industry Impact Fund is designed for
the main channel for short course funding, replacing construction employers who want to tackle the
short course grants and the skills and training biggest challenges facing the workforce across the
funds previously used. UK. If you have a new and innovative idea to improve
skills and training in the industry, this fund can help
The Employer Networks have two main objectives:
make it a reality.
• To make it easier to access training and funding. Launched in April 2023, this is CITB’s first fund of

The training can be in anything that supports its kind. It gives employers the power to design and
construction employers. These could be the trade develop training solutions that don’t already exist -
skills you need right now or something needed in ensuring they are scalable, sustainable and make a
the. The Employer Networks help organise it all with lasting impact. Plus, if your idea is successful, CITB
minimal paperwork required to apply for funding.
can support it with up to £500,000 per proposal, to
• To bring together employers at a local level to turn your idea into reality.
inform CITB on training needs, to advise how The Industry Impact Fund supports forward-thinking
funding should be prioritised and allocated, and projects that address key workforce challenges in
to effectively use training provision to address construction. Eligible proposals must focus on the
immediate and future skills needs in their region. topics below:
The Employer Network is free to join for ant levy- • Skills and training programmes to upskill the
registered employer. Each Employer Network has a workforce
budget to spend on training. The employers within

the network decide how funds are used for the • Innovative technology adoption to enhance efficiency

greatest benefit, so what training is supported and • Collaborative industry projects that drive shared
at what level of subsidy is down to EN members. progress
There are no limits to how many employers can join • Sustainable solutions to workforce challenges
- as long as employers meet the criteria mentioned The idea must be new, not previously supported by
above. CITB and it must be scalable and sustainable.
The fund is open to big picture ideas that enable
shared knowledge and resources across the industry
How much can you apply for? and are sustainable past the period of funding.
• You are a CITB-registered employer How to apply
• CITB will match fund 50% of eligible courses To apply for the fund, businesses need to propose
• H&S in construction and associated courses and develop solutions on how to enhance one of
H&S Courses list (PDF, 95KB) supported at 30% the following topics in the construction industry.
of average market rate If successful CITB can provide up to £500,000 of

• The EN fund operates on a finite, fixed annual funding per proposal to make the innovative idea

a reality.
budget which will be carefully managed
throughout the year to ensure support is Application Process
distributed fairly • Contact your Customer Engagement Representative
• First Aid training will not be supported. • Submit your application • Review and approval
• Receive funding
For more information visit:
ExternalFundingManagers@citb.co.uk or contact
your local Customer Engagement Representative.

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