Edinburgh Employer Recruitment Incentive (EERI)
City of Edinburgh Council / Capital City Partnership
Worth
up to £10,000
Deadline
15 March 2027
What it is
Grant of up to £10,000 toward recruiting an eligible Edinburgh jobseeker.
2026/27 round OPEN (verified 2026-06-11): £4k–£10k by weekly hours; this round prioritises disabled people and those at risk of long-term unemployment; approval needed BEFORE the start date; applications close 15 Mar 2027.
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