Long qualification 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.
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 this grant?
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?
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.
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 achievement, or the bulk application from if you wish to apply for multiple learners or achievements at once 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:
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
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