Youth Jobs Grant
The Youth Jobs Grant is being introduced by the UK Government.
If you're an employer and ready to hire someone aged 18 to 24 who has been on Universal Credit for six months or more and is looking for work, you could qualify for the Youth Jobs Grant of £3,000 per eligible hire.
Jobs must be at least 25 hours per week and expected to last at least 4 months to be eligible for a Youth Jobs Grant.The Youth Jobs Grant gives your business £3,000 for every person aged 18 to 24 you take on across Great Britain who has been on Universal Credit and looking for work for six months or more, available from 30 June 2026.
Benefits for employers
Receive a £3,000 grant per eligible hire. This will be made in 2 payments, £1800 paid in month 2 of the young person’s employment and £1200 paid in month 5.
Access a pipeline of young people actively seeking employment.
Reduce your employment costs while building a loyal, motivated workforce.
Is your business eligible?
If you're ready to hire someone aged 18 to 24 who has been on Universal Credit for six months or more and is looking for work, you could qualify for the Youth Jobs Grant.
Jobs must be at least 25 hours per week and expected to last at least 4 months to be eligible for a Youth Jobs Grant.
How to get involved
To find out more about how the Youth Jobs Grant can help you with funding to recruit a young person, download BELOW:
The form takes around 20 minutes to complete, and you will be asked to accept some terms and conditions.
