Unified Support for Apprenticeship Employers
The Ministry of Labour gives the following 2026 amounts: for employers with fewer than 250 employees, €5,000 for levels 3 and 4, €4,500 for level 5 and €2,000 for levels 6 and 7. For employers with 250 or more employees, the amounts are €2,000, €1,500 and €750 respectively. The aid can reach €6,000 for an apprentice with a disability.
For contracts signed from 8 March 2026 whose performance begins before 1 January 2027, the amount of aid varies according to the size of the company and the qualification level being prepared. An apprentice with a disability qualifies for a specific regime of up to €6,000. The contract’s signing date and start date must be checked before relying on an amount.
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Who can apply
Employers recruiting an apprentice under a contract within the scope of decree 2026-168 of 6 March 2026. The amount depends on headcount, the RNCP qualification level being prepared and any disability.
Eligibility conditions
The decree covers contracts signed from 8 March 2026 and starting before 1 January 2027. Check the signing date, start date, qualification level and the employer’s headcount. Payment conditions and any reporting obligations must be checked in the texts and ASP instructions in force.
What the scheme covers
The aid supports hiring an apprentice under an eligible apprenticeship contract. The level being prepared determines the applicable scale; the aid is not the same for all contracts.
Amount and funding terms
Contracts covered by the decree applicable from 8 March 2026, starting before 1 January 2027: fewer than 250 employees: €5,000 (levels 3–4), €4,500 (level 5), €2,000 (levels 6–7); 250 or more employees: €2,000 (levels 3–4), €1,500 (level 5), €750 (levels 6–7). Up to €6,000 for an apprentice with a disability. Confirm payment arrangements with the ASP (French services and payment agency).
How to apply
Draw up the apprenticeship contract and submit it according to the regulatory procedure, then check that it has been registered and that the necessary data have been sent to the ASP. Check that the RNCP level, headcount and dates match the 2026 scale.
Timeline
The announced scale concerns contracts signed from 8 March 2026 whose performance begins before 1 January 2027. Contracts outside this period must be assessed under the provisions applicable to them.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère du Travail et des Solidarités
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €6,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Is the amount the same for all apprentices?
No. It varies according to the employer’s headcount and the qualification level being prepared.
Which contracts are covered?
Contracts signed from 8 March 2026 whose performance begins before 1 January 2027.
What amount applies for an apprentice with a disability?
The ministry announces aid of up to €6,000, subject to the applicable rules.
Official source
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