Construction Grants UK

Construction sector grants focus on skills training, building safety, and green retrofitting. The Department for Education and CITB fund training programmes, while DESNZ supports energy-efficient building upgrades. Match funding is common.

There are currently 22 live grants available for construction businesses in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 12 October 2026 to 31 March 2035.

Checked daily. Last updated 11 October 2026.

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CITB Grants - Apprenticeship Grants

CITB

Funding amount not listedEngland, Wales, Scotland

CITB provides grants for approved apprenticeships in construction. You must be a construction employer registered with CITB. The funding covers England, Wales and Scotland. It supports structured apprenticeship programmes to develop new talent in construction.

See all 2 rounds of CITB Grants

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Plant Standards and Grants

CITB

Funding amount not listedEngland

CITB launched new plant training standards and grants from 31 July 2023. The programme introduces standardised plant training and testing requirements across the construction industry. Funding support is available for construction employers registered with CITB.

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Leadership and Management Development Fund for Large Businesses

CITB

Funding amount not listedEngland

CITB offers funding to help large construction companies pay for leadership and management training. You must be a large employer registered with CITB. The fund focuses on developing management skills within your construction teams.

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Industry Impact Fund

CITB

Funding amount not listedEngland

The CITB Industry Impact Fund supports construction employers who want to develop solutions to key challenges facing the construction workforce. You must be a construction employer registered with CITB to apply. The fund supports innovative approaches to industry-wide problems across the UK.

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Large Employer Fund

CITB

Funding amount not listedScotland, Wales, England

The Large Employer Fund helps big construction companies pay for training their workers. You must be registered with CITB and be a large employer to apply. The fund covers costs of eligible training courses for your workforce. This helps construction companies develop their staff skills. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The exact funding amounts are not specified but depend on your training needs. You need to be CITB registered before you can apply.

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BridgeAI

Funding amount not listedEngland, North West England

BridgeAI provides funding and support to help businesses adopt AI technology. The programme targets companies in agriculture, construction, transportation and creative industries. It offers comprehensive support solutions alongside the funding. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

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Deadline · 30 Oct 2026

iX Challenge - Vibration monitoring of offshore wind turbine foundations during construction and commissioning

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedEngland

Innovate UK Business Connect is looking for innovators to develop a low-cost, battery-powered vibration monitoring device for offshore wind turbine foundations. The device must work during installation and commissioning. It needs at least six months of battery life and local data storage. It must be compatible with monopile and jacket foundation types. This is a challenge competition, not a direct grant. The deadline to apply is 10 October 2026.

Deadline · 8 Mar 2027

Bristol Local CIL and Section 106 Funding

Bristol City Council

Funding amount not listedSouth West England

Local infrastructure projects in Bristol can enter the Area Committee funding process by submitting a Stage 1 proposal by 8 March 2027. Get ward councillor endorsement first. Funding depends on the area, available developer contributions and the project; no standard award limit is advertised. This route is separate from the Bristol Impact Fund. The published deadline gives a date only, so confirm the closing time and submit early.

Deadline · 31 Mar 2035

Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)

HS2 Ltd

£10,000 - £250,000England

HS2 Ltd offers grants to communities and local economies disrupted by HS2 construction. The programme covers Phase One and Phase 2a, running between London and Crewe. You can apply for up to £250,000. The deadline is 1 April 2035.

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Green Heat Network Fund

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

The Green Heat Network Fund is a £288 million government grant programme. It helps heat networks switch to low and zero carbon technologies. Public, private, and third sector organisations in England and Wales can apply. This is Round 12 of the programme. The funding covers capital costs, meaning physical infrastructure and equipment. No specific funding amounts per applicant or deadlines are listed for this round.

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New standard for construction SMEs: PAS 1958

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedEngland

This grant supports construction SMEs to adopt PAS 1958, a new industry standard. The funding is provided by Innovate UK Business Connect. It is specifically for small and medium construction businesses in England. The deadline to apply is 5 April 2027. The exact funding amount is not specified in the available information. This could help your construction business meet new industry requirements and improve competitiveness. You will need to demonstrate how adopting this standard will benefit your business operations.

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Inch Cape Construction Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £2,000Scotland

The Inch Cape Construction Fund gives money to community groups and charities in Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton. It supports work that tackles poverty and inequality or improves the local environment. The fund is provided by Inch Cape Offshore Limited, which is building the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm.

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Liverpool Empty Homes Grant Scheme

Liverpool City Council

£5,000 - £20,000North West England

Grants of £5,000 to £20,000 per property support repairs that make long-empty Liverpool homes habitable. The council receives tenant nomination rights for three years, with rent at the Local Housing Allowance rate. The scheme-wide funding exceeds £7 million; that is not an individual award.

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Screwfix Foundation Hospice UK Improvement Grants

Screwfix Foundation

Funding amount not listedEngland

The Screwfix Foundation partners with Hospice UK to offer improvement grants for hospices across the UK. The money goes towards improving facilities and buildings. Hospices that are members of or represented by Hospice UK can apply. The grants aim to help the 200-plus hospices that care for around 310,000 people each year.

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CITB Grants - Short Course Grants

CITB

Funding amount not listedEngland

CITB provides grants for construction training qualifications through their Grants Scheme. The funding covers both short and long qualification courses for construction sector training. You must be a construction employer registered with CITB to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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CITB Grants - Qualification Grants

CITB

Funding amount not listedEngland

CITB provides grants to help construction employers pay for qualification training. The funding covers both short and long qualifications for your workforce. You must be a construction employer registered with CITB to apply. This is rolling funding with no set deadline.

See all 2 rounds of CITB Grants

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Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

Overview The Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund focuses on supporting communities in and around their Head Office location and sites where Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd and Washington Homes operate. Grants are available for organisations that aim to improve lives by: • creating opportunities for people to escape poverty, • providing skills, education, and training to help individuals achieve their full potential, or • promoting better health Current areas of benefit: Flimby, Workington, Maryport, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Gilcrux, Millom, Moor Row, Penrith and Wigton. Donor Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects that: • improve the lives of children and families in need of extra support • offer inclusive activities and reduce isolation • promote better mental health and wellbeing • build stronger, more resilient communities What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Lisa Blackwell, Grants and Programmes Officer, on 01900 820828 or email lisa@cumbriafoundation.org

Deadline · 12 Oct 2026

Merton Civic Pride: Investing in Neighbourhoods Fund 2026

Merton Council

Funding amount not listedLondon

Applications close at 11:59pm UK time on 12 October 2026 for Merton projects addressing demands created by development, such as new housing. Funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy. Proposals should aim for a total project cost above £20,000; this is not a published minimum grant. No standard award ceiling is given. Obtain endorsement from an appropriate Merton councillor before applying. Payments are expected from June 2027 onwards, subject to approval and grant agreements.

Deadline · 13 Oct 2026

City Hall Developer Investment Fund: grant proposals

Greater London Authority

Funding amount not listedLondon

Grant expressions of interest close at 11:59pm UK time on 13 October 2026. The wider City Hall Developer Investment Fund offers a mixture of grants, loans and equity for London housing developments; debt and equity proposals continue after the grant deadline. The £324 million fund total is not a per-project award limit. The GLA seeks to recover funding where possible, so financial terms must be confirmed for each proposal.

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