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Long qualification grant

From 8 January 2026, CITB funding for long qualifications is changing. Information about the changes and why they were made is on the Funding changes information page.

If you have an eligible qualification that was completed before 8 January 2026, or started before 8 December 2026 and completed before 31 March 2028, scroll down to our Long qualification grant transition section for information on receiving grant.

We pay grants for the successful achievement of approved higher-level qualifications which take more than one year to complete on a part time basis and that focus on the core construction skills needed across the industry.

On this page: 

Overview

We pay grants for the achievement of approved, higher-level qualifications that are focused on the core construction skills needed across the industry. We support courses undertaken through distance learning and e-learning. Higher level qualifications include:

  • Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNCs and HNDs)
  • Degrees (BSCs)

These grants are for long qualifications and do not apply to apprenticeships. See the Apprenticeship grants page for details of available support in this area. Degrees that are equivalent to a Level 7 (i.e. MSC’s) are not supported. 

Who can apply for these grants?

You can apply if you’re a CITB Registered employer and up to date with your Levy Returns. As well as fulfilling our general Grants Scheme Policy and specific requirements for this grant.

You can apply for this grant for all directly employed staff on the payroll and all subcontractors.

Which qualifications are covered for grant?

See a full list of qualifications we pay grant for.

How much is it?

  • £600 achievement grant on successful completion of this qualification.

How to apply

Apply for this grant through the CITB Online Services portal within 52 weeks of the achievement date. Simply sign up or sign in to get started.

Apply online now

Find out more about the Online Services portal, including:

  • How to sign up and access your employer
  • What is available in the portal
  • User guides and videos showing step by step how to apply for grant.

If you are unable to use the Online Services portal, you can apply for grant by email. Download the individual application form to apply for one course, or the bulk application from if you wish to apply for multiple courses, and send it to us at the email address below.

Save and email your completed application form to grant.claimforms@citb.co.uk. 

Attach a copy of the achievement certificate or other evidence of achievement from the awarding body. Any such evidence must include the learner’s full name, achievement title and achievement date. Your application cannot be processed without this.

For support on applying for this grant you can contact your local CITB Adviser or our Customer Services team on 0344 994 4455.

Long qualification grant transition period

Following changes announced on 8 December 2025, for a limited period we will pay grants as follows:

Attendance

L6 and lower (e.g. BSc) Learner must have started the course by 7 January 2026, and application must be submitted to CITB by 31 March 2026.

L7 and above (e.g. MSc) Learner must have started the course by 8 December 2025, and application must be submitted to CITB by 31 March 2026.

  • £1,125per year for attendance whilst completing the qualification, up to a maximum of six years. This grant is payable every 13 weeks.

Achievement

L6 and lower (e.g. BSc)

  • £1875 on successful completion by 7 January 2026
  • £600 on successful completion from 8 January 2026

L7 and above (e.g. MSc)

  • £1875 on successful completion by 7 January 2026
  • £600 on successful completion between 8 January 2026 and 31 March 2028 (Will only be honoured where there is an attendance package in place that started by 8 December 2025 and submitted to CITB by 31 March 2026)

Attendance grant eligibility

The learner must be completing the course part time. This grant is not available for full time or placement students.

You must be able to offer the appropriate level of work experience to a learner, such that they should spend a minimum of 16 hours per week doing the job they are developing skills in. These hours way be averaged over a four-week rolling period.

If we’re not satisfied that you’re providing adequate training, we may reduce, withhold or reclaim the grant.

You must also tell us immediately if your learner leaves their training programme or employment. Failure to do so will result in action to recover overpayments

Have you sent us your bank details? 

Grants are paid by bank transfer. If we do not hold your current bank details, please complete and submit the secure online Bacs Direct Credit Authorisation Form to receive grant payments.