Guidance

Jobs Guarantee

Information for organisations applying for grant funding to deliver the Jobs Guarantee.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Jobs Guarantee Grant Guidance

Jobs Guarantee Grant Application - Instructions and Assessment Criteria

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Applications for grant funding must be submitted through Find a grant – The Jobs Guarantee.

If you require support or clarification in relation to the Grant guidance or your application, please contact dwp.jobguaranteeteam@DWP.GOV.UK.

Updates to this page

Published 29 January 2026
Last updated 1317 February 2026 + show all updates
  1. Updated 'Jobs Guarantee Grant Application - Instructions and Assessment Criteria' PDF. The previous version has been updated to correct errors that have come to light. The following sections were updated - Section 8 Delivery Plan - April 2026 to July 2026 changed to April 2026 to July 2027, Section 9 Organisational Capability and Governance and Monitoring (Scoring: Max. 12 points) has been changed to Section 9 Organisational Capability (Scoring: Max. 12 points) and Governance and Monitoring (Scoring: Max. 6 points) and Section 10 Value for Money (Scoring: Max. 6 points) has been changed to 'Value for Money (Scoring: Max. 9 points) these changes do not affect the total available maximum score across all sections.

  2. HMTL attachments created for Jobs Guarantee Grant Guidance, Jobs Guarantee Grant Application - Instructions and Assessment Criteria, Draft Grant Funding Agreement for The Jobs Guarantee Scheme Pilot. A PDF version of Draft Grant Funding Agreement for The Jobs Guarantee Scheme Pilot has been added.

  3. The 'Jobs Guarantee Grant Application - Instructions and Assessment Criteria' has been added.

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