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Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

Supports young adults in the Tees Valley with subsidised placements through the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer.

Between cyclesTees Valley Combined AuthorityUnited Kingdom
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About

The Youth Guarantee Trailblazer is a UK Government-funded programme delivered by the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), a statutory partnership of five local authorities — Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees — established in April 2016. The programme aims to increase participation in employment and training among young people aged 18 to 21 who are no…

What this grant funds

Subsidised work placements and taster sessions for NEET 18–21 year olds, funded through Tees Valley employers participating in the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Training subsidy
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: teesvalley-ca.gov.uk