To apply for a CITB grant, you need to be a CITB levy-registered business, and you have to meet their general Grants Scheme terms and conditions.
An employer can apply for grants in respect of construction industry-related training undertaken by:
CITB pay grant for short qualifications at the following rates, determined by the duration, complexity and sometimes other industry factors.
If you're a CITB-registered employer and up to date with your Levy Returns, you may be eligible to claim a CITB Short Qualification Grant for approved qualifications.
The good news?
For any eligible NVQ or Level 2 Award completed with us, we can manage the grant claim on your behalf — with your written permission.
This means:
✅ No separate application process for you
✅ We submit the claim directly to CITB
✅ The grant is paid straight to your business by CITB (subject to CITB approval and grant scheme rules)
A wide range of core construction NVQs are approved for CITB Short Qualification Grant funding, typically from Level 2 through to Level 7, subject to CITB’s current grant scheme rules.
To claim the grant, you must:
Be a CITB-registered employer
Be up to date with your Levy Returns
Meet CITB’s general Grants Scheme terms and any specific requirements for the qualification
Grant approval is at CITB’s discretion and subject to their published criteria at the time of claim.
If you’d like to check whether a specific NVQ or Level 2 Award qualifies, contact our team and we’ll confirm eligibility before enrolment contact us.
