There are six funding options to choose from, depending on the organisation type and project, with different amounts of money offered under each option.

The aim is to help build a well-skilled workforce to boost the industry in the long term.

The Funds focus on the skills and training areas identified as priorities for the construction industry, with a particular focus on preventing future skills gaps.

The Flexible Fund is available for short projects, lasting up to 18 months, and includes:

The Structured Fund is available for longer projects, lasting from 18 months to five years, and includes:

Flexible and Structured Funds are for construction skills and training projects not supported by other CITB funding.

Construction employers registered with CITB (individuals and groups), construction industry federations, trade unions associated with construction occupations, and CITB-approved training groups can all apply.

The last round of funding saw 22 bidders awarded over £7 million to support various industry projects, including support for the development of sector infrastructure and support for infrastructure supply chain companies.

Geeta Nathan, head of economic analysis at CITB, said: “These funds are a great example of how CITB’s employer funding is becoming simpler to access for more employers.

“We want as many construction firms as possible to apply for this funding so that we can enable them to grow and develop over the coming years.”