Funding & Grants

Looking to get your staff trained? Got some new starts that would benefit from a Modern Apprenticeship? Well, we have a range of funding options that you could use to help you with your staff development!

As an approved provider, McCrae Training works closely with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to offer funding for our Training. The funding can be used on:

Training Courses
Modern Apprenticeships
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ)
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ)

Take a look below to see the different funding and grants available for the different training needs:

CITB Employer network

Are you a member of a Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Employer Network? You may be eligible for funding for your training.

These CITB led initiatives are designed to simplify the process of getting funding for training, and to ensure that businesses don’t miss out on funding for training that they will be entitled to.

To find out more about Employer Networks, click here: CITB – Employer Networks

Apprenticeship Grants

CITB pays grants for attendance and achievement of approved apprenticeships in Scotland. These grants are for approved apprenticeships at Level 2 and above that focus on core construction skills.

Who Can Apply For This Grant?

Companies who are:

CITB Registered
Up to date with any Levy Returns
Adhering to the Grants Scheme Policy (Grants Scheme Policy – CITB) and the specific requirements for this grant.

What Courses Can I Apply For Grants For?

McCrae Training offers Modern Apprenticeships in Network Construction Operations Main Layer, Network Construction Operations Service Layer and Sewerage and Drainage Operations.

See a full list of Modern Apprenticeships covered here: Scotland Apprenticeships We Pay Grant For – CITB

How Much Funding Is Available?

A £2,500 grant per year for attendance whilst completing the apprenticeship is available. This is up to a maximum duration which differs per apprenticeship, and is payable every 13 weeks. A £3,500 achievement grant is then available following successful completion.

An additional achievement grant of £3,500 is payable on achievement of the Professional Development Award (SQA) or achievement of the Diploma (C&G). This is for SCQF Level 6 only.

How Many Grants Can I Apply For?

CITB cap the amount of grants that a company can apply for. This is reset every April 1st.

How Do I Apply?

Any attendance grants should be applied within 52 weeks of the start date. If the grant is applied for after 52 weeks then the grant will be paid from the date the application is received.

The achievement grant should only be applied for once the apprentice has completed the full apprenticeship.

For more information and contact details for CITB visit: Scotland Apprenticeships Grants – CITB

Skills development scotland funding

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contributes to the costs of training and assessing Modern Apprenticeships. The level of our contribution depends on the apprentice’s age, qualification level and apprenticeship sector.

Who Can Apply For This Grant?

The funding is available to all employers in Scotland.

What Courses Can I Apply For Grants For?

Skills Development Scotland offers funding for Modern Apprenticeships, Foundation Apprenticeships and Graduate Apprenticeships.

A full list of apprenticeships can be accessed here: Apprenticeship Types – Skills Development Scotland

How Much Funding Is Available?

The level of contribution depends on the apprentice’s age, qualification level, and the specific sector.

How Many Grants Can I Apply For?

Employers can access the fund once per academic year. Grants are distributed on a first come first served basis.

How Do I Apply?

Search the McCrae Training website to discover which Modern Apprenticeships we offer: Modern Apprenticeships and contact our team on 01355 246 235 or email sales@mccraetraining.co.uk to find out more.

For more information and contact details for Skills Development Scotland visit: Modern Apprenticeships – Skills Development Scotland