Youth Jobs Grant

The Youth Jobs Grant pays employers up to £3,000 per young person they hire. It is part of the UK Government's Youth Guarantee scheme. The money is paid in stages once you meet the scheme conditions. It is designed to help young people who struggle to find work. The grant is meant to add to your existing hiring activity, not replace it.

This grant is for employers in England, Scotland, or Wales who want to hire young people who find it hard to enter the job market. It suits businesses of most types and sizes. It is not for employers who want to replace existing recruitment budgets rather than add to them.

The Youth Jobs Grant is part of the Youth Guarantee and provides financial support to employers to encourage the recruitment of young people who may otherwise find it difficult to enter the labour market. It is intended to complement, not replace, existing recruitment activity. Eligible employers may receive up to £3,000 per job outcome, paid in stages and subject to meeting all scheme conditions.

The grant is run by the Department for Work and Pensions. Contact DWP directly to find out how to register as an eligible employer. Payment is made in stages after you meet the scheme conditions.