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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.

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Funder
Department for Work and Pensions
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Amount
£3,000 to £25 million per award; £60 million total funding (published on GOV.UK Find a grant).
Where
England, Wales, Scotland
Eligibility
Open to businesses, self-employed people, nonprofits and individuals. Applicant types listed: Personal / Individual, Non-profit, Private Sector.
Sectors
Nonprofits and charities, Employment and workforce, Youth
Deadline
Closes 1 November 2028
Source
GOV.UK Find a grant (youth-jobs-grant-2)
Last checked
2 November 2026
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