Guidance

Kickstart Scheme terms and conditions

Kickstart Scheme terms and conditions for employers and gateways receiving the Kickstart Scheme grant from the Department for Work and Pensions.

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Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Details

The Kickstart Scheme terms and conditions on this page are for employers and Kickstart gateways receiving the Kickstart Scheme grant from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Kickstart Scheme Grant Funding Agreement: Terms and Conditions for Employers

This sets out the terms and conditions between DWP and an employer who has applied directly to the Kickstart Scheme.

Kickstart Scheme Grant Funding Agreement: Terms and Conditions for Gateways

This sets out the terms and conditions between DWP and a Kickstart gateway taking part in the Kickstart Scheme.

Kickstart Scheme Terms and Conditions for Gateways and Employers

This sets out the terms and conditions which DWP requires to be in place between a Kickstart gateway and their employers.

Published 30 October 2020
Last updated 22 November 2021 + show all updates
  1. Added new clause at the end of section 3 and added definition for 'project end date'.

  2. Added updated version of the terms and conditions, effective from 23 August 2021. This version includes a new annex 'Annex 5: Proof of concept'.

  3. Removed terms and conditions that were effective from 22 December 2020 as they've now been superseded by updated versions effective from 21 June 2021.

  4. Added new terms and conditions that will be effective from 21 June 2021.

  5. Added updated versions of each terms and conditions document. The changes are listed in the 'summary of changes' document.

  6. First published.