The submission of online funding applications for the new “Business grant program for the employment of 5,000 unemployed people, aged 18-66, with an emphasis on the green economy sector and women” begins today, Wednesday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m.

The aim of the action is to create 5,000 new, “green” full-time jobs in companies that operate or will operate in the green economy. The grant covers up to 80% of the salary and contributions for 15 months, up to 12,264 euros per new job.

DYPA’s labor subsidy programs are aimed at private companies and generally private sector employers who regularly carry out economic activity. Businesses interested in participating can submit their application exclusively online either a) through the e-services platform of DYPA (dypa.gov.gr) or b) through the Single Digital Portal of the Greek public gov.gr at the following link:

https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/apaskholese-prosopikou/summetokhe-epikheireseon-ergodoton-se-programmata-katartises-anergon

After submitting the application, DYPA confirms that the company meets the conditions and DYPA’s job counselors indicate candidates with the specialty and required qualifications stated by the employer. The employer selects the beneficiary and proceeds with the recruitment.

The total budget amounts to €49,880,000 and is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Fund.