KNOWLEDGE HUB
CITB Grants
CITB provides grants for construction industry employers who provide training for their workforce. The Grants Scheme helps the industry maintain high standards, making sure people are being trained in the right skills for the industry to thrive.
Grants are paid upon completion of a course or qualification.
OVERVIEW
Who is eligible for a CITB grant?
All employers registered with CITB can apply for a grant.
Grants are available to employers of all sizes, whether or not you pay a levy to CITB. This means that if your company is registered with CITB but is eligible for the Small Business Levy Exemption, you can still receive grants.
You must be up to date with your Levy Returns before making your application. This rule applies to all employers seeking grants for their employees.
GRANTS & FUNDING
Applying for a CITB grant
You’ll be happy to hear that at JRS Training, we can submit your grant application on your behalf for any short courses. Please let us know if you would like us to do this: we will require your CITB levy number.
However, NVQ grant applications must be submitted by the employer – within 52 weeks of the achievement date.
Visit the CITB website to download the grant application form and find out where to send it.
When you send the application form, you’ll also need to attach a copy of the achievement certificate from the relevant awarding body (we use NOCN) or your application will not be accepted.
Can any training company deliver grant-eligible courses?
Your chosen training provider must be a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) in order for you to receive grants. This is to ensure the course you receive is delivered to the required standard by a qualified trainer.
However, becoming an ATO does not automatically qualify a training provider to deliver every standard. They must be approved to deliver the specific course in order for you to claim grant on it.
Find out which JRS Training courses you can claim grant on below.
GRANTS & FUNDING
What CITB grants are available with JRS Training?
Our grant-eligible courses come under either the CITB’s Short Qualifications grant scheme or Short Course grant scheme.
Please note: the current enhanced grant amounts are available until 31st March 2026.
Short Qualifications Grants
You can apply for between £300 and £1500 for the achievement of NVQs from Level 2 to Level 7 covering a range of competencies from plant to management.
Short Course Grants
You can also apply for grants for short courses which last from 3 hours to 29 days and are focused on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
| Short qualifications | Grant |
|---|---|
| All Level 2 NVQs | £600 |
| NVQ Level 3 – Painting and Decorating | £600 |
| NVQ Level 3 – Demolition Chargehand | £600 |
| NVQ Level 3 – Wood Occupations (Architectural Joinery) | £600 |
| NVQ Level 3 – Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry) | £600 |
| NVQ Level 3 – Occupational Work Supervision | £1250 |
| NVQ Level 4 – Construction Site Supervision | £1250 |
| NVQ Level 6 – Construction Contracting Operations Management | £1500 |
| NVQ Level 6 – Construction Site Management | £1500 |
| NVQ Level 6 – Occupational Health & Safety Practice | £1500 |
| NVQ Level 7 – Construction Senior Management | £1500 |
| Short courses | Grant |
|---|---|
| Asbestos Awareness | £60 |
| Cut Off Saw | £60 |
| Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) in Construction | £60 |
| Vehicle Marshall | £60 |
| CITB Health & Safety Awareness | £60 |
| CITB Director’s Role for Health & Safety | £60 |
| CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) | £140 |
| CITB Planning and Monitoring Work | £140 |
| CITB Delivery of Site Operations | £240 |
| CITB Understanding Commercial Awareness | £240 |
| CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) | £240 |
Learn about the CITB Levy, including information on who needs to pay it, how much you need to pay, and how levy payments are used to support the construction industry.
Discover the CITB Skills and Training Fund, where small businesses can claim up to £10,000 and medium businesses can claim up to £25,000 to invest in their staff development.
Browse our full list of courses developed by the CITB to support the construction industry with key skills and knowledge including safety, supervision, and management.