Youth Jobs Grant

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. Location: England, Wales, Scotland, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, Midlands Funding organisation: Department for Work and Pensions Who can apply: Personal / Individual, Non-profit, Private Sector How much you can get: From £3,000 to £25 million Total size of grant scheme: £60 million Opening date: 30 June 2026, 9:00am Closing date: 31 October 2028, 11:59pm (Midnight)