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Applying for a Job Grant

By: Jennifer Lowe - Updated: 7 Sep 2022 | comments*Discuss
 
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Please note the job grants stopped on 1 April 2013 - you can no longer apply for a Job Grant.

What is a Job Grant?

The job grant is provided to those who make the move back into employment and stop receiving benefits. It is a one-off tax-free payment to help those people make the transition.This grant is available to those who start working at least 16 hours per week and you are expecting to be in work for a minimum of five weeks.

There are certain benefits that you must have been in receipt of certain benefits. These include jobseekers allowance, income support, incapacity benefit or severe disability allowance, and according to the guidelines, you must have been claiming them for a minimum of 26 weeks.

If it is your partner, and not yourself, that gets a job and as a result your benefits have suffered, you may also be entitled to a job grant providing they are working at least 24 hours a week.

The amount you will receive is very much dependent on your personal circumstances. In the first instance, if you are a single person, are part of a civil partnership, or are without children, then you will receive £100.Alternatively, if you are a single parent or are part of a civil partnership with children, then you are entitled to a grant of £250.

The added advantage of receiving the job grant is that it is tax-free. This means that any other benefits or tax credits you are in receipt of won't be affected or reduced once you start your new job.

Also, if you qualify to receive the job grant, you will also automatically be eligible for Extended Council Tax Benefit and Extended Housing Benefit. If you need to know more about these then you should contact your local housing office and they will be able to help you figure out what you are entitled to.

Applying

When it comes to actually applying for the job grant, the process couldn't be simpler. You will automatically get the grant providing you are eligible.The first thing that you must do is inform you job centre office that you have found work and are starting your new job. The job grant will be paid to you in exactly the same way as your benefit was.

If your application has been refused you are not able to appeal, this also goes if you feel you have been awarded the wrong amount. However, you are able to request that the office that dealt with your initial claim to reconsider.

This form of funding was introduced to replace the Back to Work Bonus and the Lone Parent's Benefit. If you are an applicant under the age of 25 and claiming benefits, then you may be eligible for the New Deal for Young people, which provides training and experience to help you get back into work.

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Have just started universal credit bit jave job interview/induction on Friday but have no food luch money etc or travel expenses am i elligible
Anton - 7-Sep-22 @ 7:04 PM
I am getting an induction / interview for a job on Friday but have no luch money travel expenses etc.. will i get rhe grant
Anton - 7-Sep-22 @ 7:02 PM
The grant is for help returning to work for travel, clothing etc but depends on your work coach. I asked for help 3 weeks ago started my new job a week ago, to which I have to take 1:30min bus ride to/from. Now that money has gone and I will have to withdraw from the role as I have no way to get there. Be warned, provide as much info as you can with full confirmation a soon as you can, or you may end up in the same situation.
Dejected - 1-Jul-22 @ 1:23 PM
I have just qualified as a mental health nurse. I have a 17 month old child and I’m a single parent. I receive universal credit. I start a new job on 8th of nov and as a result won’t get a wage from it until end of Dec. I currently do bank shifts for the NHS but will not be able to when I start my new post. Universal credit does not cover all the bills and food shopping so in dec I won’t be able to fund the food shop. Would I be entitled to the grant?
Natalie - 6-Oct-21 @ 4:04 PM
Hi I have just got myself back into work but trying to get some sort help i been on universal credit for about 3 years I am a single parent and trying to better myself but I feel like there's no help out there
Cheniel - 1-Jul-21 @ 12:16 PM
Started receiving universal credit due to the coronavirus. I have been told I will be going back to work tomorrow and I need new brushes and overalls being a painter and decorator. I will also need travel costs to get to and from work. Can I apply for this job grant
Ben - 16-Jun-20 @ 12:16 PM
I have had a bad few years with my mental health. Unfortunatly due to my mental health i am unable to have my children living with me. I always try to help others and put their needs before mine. I am having a really hard time right now and would use a grant to decorate my bedroom nicely and have a new bed and a general make over in it so that i have a nice calm space to try to relax in and get my head together in.
Law - 11-Apr-20 @ 9:58 PM
Hi so had a mental brake down 4 years ago after I left with three kids to be near family had to rebuild my self in new place I have not worked in a while long time suffer anxiety etc I 36 years of age left high school NVQ 12 hair and well was mixed up alot so my jobs and bits and Bob's in careerchange are bad my cv has NVQ and diploma in painting etc well I am on meds etc over the years support from people etc I want to do voluntary work at local barber's and salon which I took me soon for 4 years hair cut and fee safe to have opportunity to rebuild myself a career etc but how to get help with course or courses to update refresh skills so I can prepare for future with help from barber salon supports me every way apart from money to do courses to provide a career
Dave - 8-Jan-20 @ 4:34 AM
I have been offered new employment position which will be a permanent role subject to passing probationary .i am due to start end of October. I’m in need of travel cost and help with clothing is this possible. I have been on UC since May .
Tarz - 13-Oct-19 @ 8:08 AM
I've been offered a job in london with good money I've been claiming for 9 months as I had a baby. I know I can get some family tax and child tax credit as well as some child care costs paid but Can I get help with travel, childcare costs upfront to help me secure my job ? From the job centre etc
Fiona - 30-Sep-19 @ 10:07 AM
I have been claiming j.s.a. for 3 month..I have a job interview in a few days time but have no clothes to attend it with..can I get a grant for clothes..
Joe - 28-Mar-19 @ 10:35 AM
Thinking about getting back to work as a van driver but don't know if i need a cpc adr card for safety insurance, i a currently been my wifes carere but looking for part time work or how to apply , i am 46 years old and don't have much of a c.v , any help would be really appreciated
Robbie mac - 8-Feb-19 @ 11:15 PM
Im currently on esa I’ve been offered a job and start 1st of jan my hours will be 14hrs one week then 20hours the next then 14hrs agin and then 20hrs and so on, I’ve work it out in the month it works out 17 hours a week will I be able to get a grant?
Kaywillow - 28-Nov-18 @ 11:15 AM
I can see that people with a disability or family's with a disabled child can get help with holidays and other things but what about a couple on a low income or with children that don't have disabilities what help of funding is available to them
janine - 5-Oct-18 @ 3:08 PM
Iv bin on ESA and my partner is in the cliam and get job seekers. I'm starting to get fit again and want to look for some sort of work would I be entitled to a job grant. And what would happen to my partner's job seekers claim.
Nicky - 20-Sep-18 @ 9:50 AM
Has anything replaced the job grant as I’m about to start work and get paid 4 weekly and not sure what to do about money until then
Bluenose - 8-Sep-18 @ 11:01 AM
I have been on income support for a while and now I have an interview and garenteed a job at the end of it is there any support I can get to provide uniform as I have nothing
Sarahandkids - 10-Aug-18 @ 10:28 AM
I’m coming offf benefit I have just done my level 3 beauty I wish to start training it botox and filler in order for me to do this I need to train futher in a private course it’s over £3.000 is there any funding to help me once I’ve completed this course I can start my own business I’m a single mother to a disabled child
Sharon - 13-Jul-18 @ 1:00 PM
Gooner - Your Question:
I've been off sick for a long long time and am in the stages of getting fit again. I have the chance of getting straight back to work but need a driving licence all terrain fork lift licence and cs card. I have been off sick for 6 years and need this work, where can I get help getting the above items???

Our Response:
The easiest thing to do is try your local council and job centre. There are also some regional organisations offering specific schemes such as TCHC
GrantsExpert - 10-Oct-17 @ 2:13 PM
I've been off sick for a long longtime and am in the stages of getting fit again. I have the chance of getting straight back to work but need a driving licence all terrain fork lift licence and cs card. I have been off sick for 6 years and need this work, where can I get help getting the above items???
Gooner - 9-Oct-17 @ 11:27 AM
Deb - Your Question:
Hi I have started working 16 hours a week. Do I have to pay for my housing? It's 800 a month. How much roughly would they pay?

Our Response:
We really don't know, as we don't know about the rest of your circumstances. It would be easier to ask your housing benefit department.
GrantsExpert - 11-Sep-17 @ 11:23 AM
Hi I have started working 16 hours a week. Do I have to pay for my housing? It's 800 a month. How much roughly would they pay?
Deb - 8-Sep-17 @ 2:22 PM
Deli licious- Your Question:
Hello. I've just started work and signed off jsa. (16 hours) does the job grant still exist at this time?

Our Response:
No as the article says, a job grant is not available anymore.
GrantsExpert - 15-Jun-17 @ 2:01 PM
Hello. I've just started work and signed off jsa. (16 hours) does the job grant still exist at this time?
Deli licious - 12-Jun-17 @ 5:45 PM
My name is Sophie and I'm beginning an aprenticeship in carpentry within the next two weeks. My employer said I need to buy my own tools, however I cannot afford to buy them.  I'm on job seekers allowance at the moment and so I'm struggling for paying bills and food already. I wouldn't want my situation now affect my chance of this apprenticeship opportunity, so I'm trying to get help for a payment of £100 to pay for my tools and equipment.  Please let me know if there are any organisations that can help me.
Soph - 11-Jun-17 @ 8:54 PM
I have a job interview can I get money to buy clothes for the interview thanks
none - 2-May-17 @ 11:17 PM
dave - Your Question:
Hi I just seen that job grant is no longer available I have been on jsa for 18 months and 2 days ago started work is there any other money I could claim to help me along in to my new job thanks

Our Response:
You could try Employment support allowance or look at crisis loans, or advance pay from your employer.
GrantsExpert - 14-Oct-15 @ 12:56 PM
hi I just seen that job grant is no longer available I have been on jsa for 18 months and 2 days ago started work is there any other money I could claim to help me along in to my new job thanks
dave - 13-Oct-15 @ 6:12 PM
Thompsondc - Your Question:
Hi I got a 20+ job Jsa people say I no right to any help job grant bus fair or anything how am I ment to get work support me my partner and child under 2??? No income for 4week please may you help me as I got nothing no income

Our Response:
Here are a few ideas:
Try applying for Employment Support Allowance
If you have a mortgage, look into "Mortgage Interest Run On" - extra money you can get towards your housing costs if certain other benefits are stopping because you'rereturning to work. You can get this help for 4 weeks.
Check with your council about a ‘discretionary housing payment’ if your Housing Benefit doesn’t cover your rent
Ask your bank for an agreed overdraft
Ask your employer to pay your salary in advance or after two weeks instead of month etc
GrantsExpert - 9-Sep-15 @ 11:03 AM
Hi I got a 20+ job Jsa people say I no right to any help job grant bus fair or anything how am I ment to get work support me my partner and child under 2??? No income for 4week please may you help me as I got nothing no income
Thompsondc - 8-Sep-15 @ 8:21 AM
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