Clause 6. Eligibility for grants

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Eligibility for grants

An applicant is eligible for a grant under this programme if they have accepted an offer of employment, as described in clause 7, and MSD is satisfied that, at the time they apply for a grant, they-

(a)

are receiving a main benefit; and

(b)

are of working age; and

(c)

are at risk of long-term benefit receipt; and

(d)

have not been able to obtain suitable and sustainable employment that is a viable commute from their principal place of residence; and

(e)

have obtained accommodation that is adequate to meet the needs of the applicant and (if applicable), their immediate family, in the place they will be relocating to for the offer of employment they have accepted; and

(f)

agree to cancel their main benefit from the date the employment described in clause 7 commences; and

(g)

meet the relevant cash asset limit in clause 8.