Falkirk Council Employer Recruitment Incentive funding
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Who can apply
Employers including private small or medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and third sector organisations in the Falkirk Council area.
What it funds
Support to recruit a young or inexperienced person may be available from the Falkirk Council Employment and Training Unit (ETU). Employer Recruitment Incentives (ERIs) can help businesses in the Falkirk Council area with wage costs for the first 12 months of employment. ERIs can help businesses expand their workforce and help local people progress into fair work. They positively contribute to a fairer, more inclusive economy and help address many of the deep-seated challenges of inequality and…
Last checked against the official source: 24 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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