Young Person’s Start Up Grant – Wales

Local News 2 May 2024

Following the pandemic, the Welsh Government is committed to helping young people in Wales under the age of 25 reach their potential.

The Young Person’s Start Up Grant has been developed and to understand the needs of young entrepreneurs and will be available up to 2025.

The aim of the grant is to enable young people not in education, employment or training, to start their own business, create a social enterprise, become self-employed, a freelances or social entrepreneur in Wales.

Grants up to £2,000 are available alongside a package of support which includes one-to-one advice and webinars to build confidence in business practices and developing business plans.

To be eligible to apply for the grant, applicants need to meet one the following criteria:

  • Unemployed and/or not in education or training
  • Currently working part time (under 16 hours) with the intention to become full time self-employed
  • Still in education but intend to become self-employed within three months of course completion

To find out more and to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) click here


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