- Feb 9, 2021
- 1 min read

The Kickstart Scheme has changed.

Kickstart Scheme axes 30-job minimum requirement

Employers no longer need a minimum of 30 job placements to access the government’s Kickstart Scheme, enabling SMEs to apply directly or continue to use gateway organisations.

You no longer need a minimum of 30 job placements to apply directly for a grant.

You can now apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant by either:

applying online yourself
getting help from a Kickstart gateway who is already working with the Kickstart Scheme

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