North Anatolian Development Agency extends SOSGİP grant deadline

The North Anatolian Development Agency has extended the application deadline for the 2026 Social Entrepreneurship Development Financial Support Program (SOSGİP) to October 16. This program is co-financed by the Republic of Türkiye and the European Union.

Targeting the TR82 region, which includes Kastamonu, Sinop, and Çankırı, the initiative aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of social enterprises, develop sustainable solutions for social issues, and increase economic resilience. A total of 725,000 euros (approximately 39 million TL) in grant support will be provided to eligible projects.

Eligible applicants include cooperatives, unions (including women's and producer unions), associations, foundations with or planning to establish economic enterprises, and social enterprises. Approved projects may receive grants ranging from 1 million TL to 3 million TL, with support rates reaching up to 90 percent. Applications must be submitted via the Development Agencies Management System (KAYS) by 23:59 on Friday, October 16, with commitment letters due by October 23.