Wage Subsidy Scheme Grant
Financial support for businesses that employ people with a disability
Provided by Dept of Social Protection
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Dept of Social Protection, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
The Wage Subsidy Scheme gives financial incentives to private sector employers to employ people with a disability. The work offered must be for a minimum of 15 hours per week, with the subsidy available for up to 39 hours per week.
Who is it for?
Businesses with recruitment needs. You may be eligible if: You are registered as a business with the Revenue Commissioners and are tax compliant You can offer a minimum six-month contract Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
At a glance
- Provider
- Dept of Social Protection
- Type
- Talent & Hiring
- Categories
- Talent & Hiring
- Industries
- Design & Crafts, Construction, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Less than 10 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported from neh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 7 May 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.