Funding and Grants
A grant is a sum of money given to an individual or business for a specific project or purpose.
A grant usually covers only part of the total costs involved. However, as long as you keep to any conditions attached to the grant, you will not have to repay it or give up shares in your business.
Grants to help with business development are available from a variety of sources, such as the government, European Union, Regional Development Agencies, Business Link, local authorities and some charitable organisations.
These grants may be linked to business activity or a specific industry sector. Some grants are linked to specific geographical areas (those in need of economic regeneration).
Before you apply for a grant you should make sure that you meet the conditions of the scheme. Additionally, you should ensure that you:
- are ready to put up some of your own money
- need the money for a specific purpose
- don't start the project before you get an agreement in principle of funding
Once you are ready to apply for a grant, you can give yourself a better chance of applying for and being awarded the right grant by talking to an adviser at National VQ’s. We will help you to identify appropriate European, national and local grants, including contacting the person who administers the grant to check your suitability and to make sure that the grant scheme is still running.
Funding schemes can also vary widely, and our advisers will be able to signpost you in the right direction.
CITB-ConstructionSkills Grants 2009/2010
Apprenticeships - England and Wales (A01-A06)
Grants available to support apprentice training in England and Wales.
Apprenticeships - Scotland (A01-A06)
Grants available to support apprentice training in Scotland.
Skills Testing (A07)
Grant available to support Skills Testing.
Craft Grant Non Apprenticeship (A08)
Grant available to craft training for new entrants and existing workers.
Technical and Professional Attendance (A09)
Grant available to support Technical and Professional training.
Construction-related Work Experience (A19)
Grant available to support construction-related work experience.
Professional-related Work Experience (A21)
Grant available to support professional-related work experience.
Technical and Professional Achievement (A25)
Grant available to support the achievement of Technical and Professional qualifications.
Site Safety Plus (A29)
Grant available to support Site Safety Plus attendance and achievement.
VQ Achievement (A31-A33)
Grants available to support VQ achievements.
Approved Centre Accreditation (A36)
Grant available to support approved centre accreditation.
Employment NTO Units (A37)
Grant available to support employment NTO units.
Work-based recorder (A38)
Grant available to support work-based recorder training.
Investors in People (A40)
Information about support for Investors in People (IiP).
CPCS Technical Test Theory Element (A42)
Grant to support the theory element of the CPCS Technical Test.
CPCS Technical Test Practical Element (A43)
Grant to support the theory element of the CPCS Technical Test.
Training and Development Plans (B101/102)
Claiming grants using a Training and Development Plan.
Short Duration off-the-job Training (B201/B202)
Short Duration off-the-job training grants.
ConstructionSkills Apprenticeships
Grant available to support a ConstructionSkills apprenticeships.
Adoption Grant
Grant available for adopting a displaced apprentice.
Independent Training Groups
Support for Independent Training Groups.