Türkiye plans 18.6 billion lira for development, 604 million grants in 17 provinces

Türkiye plans to allocate 18.6 billion liras for the Regional Development Program, implemented by the GAP, DAP, DOKAP and KOP regional development administrations, during 2027-2029. Under the EU-funded ENHANCER PRO project, approximately 604 million liras in grants will also be provided to 58 institutions in 17 provinces to support entrepreneurship.

Two major support packages aimed at narrowing development gaps between regions and strengthening local economies are on the agenda. Anadolu Agency compiled information from the 2027 budget proposals of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the regional development administrations for the Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP), Eastern Anatolia Project (DAP), Eastern Black Sea Project (DOKAP) and Konya Plain Project (KOP). The information shows that approximately 18.6 billion liras in total appropriations are planned for the Regional Development Program over the next three years. Approximately 604 million liras in entrepreneurship grants will also be provided to 58 institutions in 17 provinces under the European Union-funded ENHANCER PRO Project.

Appropriations of 5 billion 471 million liras in 2027, 6 billion 280 million liras in 2028 and 6 billion 874 million liras in 2029 are projected for the Regional Development Program. The regional development administrations, which operate in a total of 43 provinces, support the socioeconomic development of the regions through investments in rural development, tourism, education and culture, as well as agricultural production and irrigation infrastructure. Under the action plans, 76 projects had been completed and work was continuing on 508 projects as of the end of the first six months of this year. A total of 1.42 trillion liras in funding is projected for the action plans in 2027 and 2028, including 347.7 billion liras for GAP, 332.6 billion liras for DAP, 466.3 billion liras for DOKAP and 273.9 billion liras for KOP.

GAP prioritizes crop production and irrigation

The GAP Regional Development Administration, which will celebrate its 37th anniversary tomorrow, is planned to receive 5 billion 901 million liras in appropriations over three years under the program. Of the administration’s 3 billion 329 million lira investment appropriation, crop production will receive the largest share, at 1 billion 419 million liras, followed by 849 million liras for irrigation, 339 million liras for education and culture, 278 million liras for rural area planning and 208 million liras for tourism. During this period, the number of farmers receiving training is expected to approach 40,000, while the number of women farmers receiving training is expected to approach 8,000. The number of children reached through social activities is projected to exceed 200,000.

DOKAP to launch more than 250 tourism projects

The three-year appropriation for the DAP Regional Development Administration is planned at 2 billion 180 million liras. By 2029, the irrigated area in the region is projected to reach 156,273 hectares, while the area under production through the Field Crops Production Increase Program is expected to reach 45,600 hectares. The DOKAP Regional Development Administration will receive 4 billion 447 million liras in appropriations over three years. Tourism will account for the largest share of the administration’s investments, at 2 billion 216 million liras. More than 250 tourism projects are expected to be implemented in the region, while the Green Road transport corridor is projected to reach 1,820 kilometers.

The KOP Regional Development Administration’s appropriation for the 2027-2029 period is planned at 2 billion 730 million liras. Irrigation will receive the largest share of investments, at 1 billion 70 million liras. With support from the administration, the irrigated area is projected to increase to 135,227 hectares, while the number of producers supported under good agricultural practices is expected to reach 8,000 and the number of livestock businesses receiving support is expected to reach 3,000.

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Entrepreneurship grants to be provided in 17 provinces

The evaluation results for the Common Use Facilities Grant Program, the first grant program of the ENHANCER PRO Project, implemented with European Union financing through cooperation between the Türkiye Representation of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Ministry of Industry and Technology’s General Directorate of Development Agencies, were announced. Under the program, announced on January 16, 2026, with applications closing on April 3, approximately 604 million liras in grants are projected to be provided to 58 institutions in 17 provinces. The program aims to establish common-use centers that will give entrepreneurs access to the services they need and to increase the capacity of existing facilities.

The highest provincial support will go to projects in Istanbul, with 1.56 million euros. Istanbul will be followed by Ankara with 1.33 million euros, Gaziantep with 996,800 euros and Mersin with 932,100 euros. Projects in Kahramanmaraş, Bursa, Adana, Hatay, Kayseri, Elazığ, Şanlıurfa, Konya, Kocaeli, İzmir, Malatya, Osmaniye and Adıyaman will also receive support.

By field of activity, 3 million 767 thousand euros will be provided for 20 projects by technoparks, TEKMERs, technology transfer offices and universities; 3 million 12 thousand euros for 16 municipal projects; 2 million 987 thousand euros for 16 projects by chambers, exchanges and tradesmen’s associations; 954 thousand euros for five projects by organized industrial zones; and 155 thousand euros for one project in licensed warehousing. Grant agreements are planned to be signed in December 2026. ENHANCER PRO, which covers the period from December 2024 to December 2028 and has a budget of 70 million euros, aims to develop Türkiye’s entrepreneurship capacity, support the establishment of new businesses and help existing businesses grow.

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Türkiye plans 18.6 billion lira for development, 604 million grants in 17 provinces