The Apprenticeship grant for employers of apprentices aims to support businesses to grow by providing incentives to assist in offering young people employment through the Apprenticeship programme.

You’ll get the payment in 2 equal instalments: 50% after the apprentice completes 90 days of their apprenticeship and the remaining 50% after 365 days. To get the full payment, the apprenticeship must last for at least one year.

All you need to apply is the details of the apprentice and your organisation’s bank details.

The payment is different to apprenticeship levy funds and you can spend it on anything to support your organisation’s costs. For example, you could spend it on facilities, uniforms, your apprentice’s travel or their salary. You do not have to pay it back.

Apprentices who have been made redundant may already have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to add value to your organisation. These apprentices can:

• fill key skill gaps in your organisation or your existing apprenticeship vacancies
• continue with their apprenticeship and build on their existing skills

You can apply for the payment if you recruit apprentices who have been made redundant, as long as they’re new to your organisation.