Up to €15,000 to promote the hiring of young people

4 June 2024

A new call for Crea Feina has opened, a grant aimed at boosting youth talent and the competitiveness of companies in the city of Barcelona.

Beneficiaries and amount of aid

Companies and self-employed workers can receive aid of up to €8,000 for each new contract for young people under 30 and up to €15,000 for hiring staff with a doctoral degree. Regarding young people, the amount will vary depending on the gender or situation of the person hired: unemployed, first job, long-term unemployed, or at risk of exclusion. In both cases, the person hired must be registered as a resident in the city of Barcelona.

Requirements for participation

Companies or self-employed workers can apply for the grant if they meet the following requirements:
  • Have at least one work center in the Barcelona metropolitan area.
  • Have been operating for more than six months
  • Be up to date with payments of their obligations to the Barcelona City Council, the Tax Agency, and the Social Security
  • Not currently be affected by employment regulation processes.
  • Sign and formalize an indefinite, full-time employment contract. Contracts from January 1, 2024, that remain in force at the time of application will be considered.

Deadlines and application

The deadline for submitting applications ends on October 31, 2024. For more information and assistance with the application process, send us an email at info@autoocupacio.org or call us at 93 490 88 60.

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