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İŞKUR 2026 Grants: Up to TRY 905,000 in Funding
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İŞKUR 2026 Grants: Up to TRY 905,000 in Funding
İŞKUR | GRANT FUNDING | 2026 / 6TH CALL
İŞKUR Announces Grant Funding of Up to TRY 905,000 – Applications Now Open
Applications are now being accepted under the sixth call of 2026 for grant funding supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities, formerly incarcerated individuals, and protected workplaces.
Application Deadline · Friday
13 November 2026
Application Round
2026 / 6th Call
Maximum Grant Amount
TRY 905,000
The Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) has launched the sixth call for grant applications in 2026, aimed at promoting self-employment, increasing economic participation, and expanding employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and formerly incarcerated individuals.
Under the programme, non-repayable grants may be awarded to eligible self-employment projects submitted by entrepreneurs with disabilities and formerly incarcerated individuals, as well as to projects involving the establishment of protected workplaces. Depending on the funding category, the maximum grant amount may reach TRY 905,000.
Grant Funding Amounts
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
TRY 735,000
Up to this amount for eligible self-employment and business start-up projects.
Formerly Incarcerated Entrepreneurs
TRY 550,000
Up to this amount for eligible self-employment and business start-up projects.
Protected Workplaces
TRY 905,000
Up to this amount in start-up capital support for eligible protected workplace establishment projects.
Important: The amounts stated above represent maximum grant ceilings rather than guaranteed funding. The actual grant awarded will depend on the project category, eligibility requirements, and the outcome of the evaluation process.
Eligible Project Categories
- Self-employment and business start-up projects for persons with disabilities and formerly incarcerated individuals
- Vocational training and rehabilitation projects
- Workplace adaptation and employment integration programmes for persons with disabilities
- Assistive technologies facilitating access to employment
- Protected workplace establishment and development projects
- Supported employment projects and initiatives aimed at increasing employment opportunities
How to Apply
Individual Applications
Persons with Disabilities and Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Applications for self-employment and business start-up grants must be submitted electronically through Türkiye's official e-Devlet (e-Government) portal by 23:59 on 13 November 2026.
Institutional Applications
Institutions and Organisations
Institutional applications for the relevant project categories must be submitted in person or by post to the appropriate Provincial Directorate of Labour and Employment Agency by the close of business on 13 November 2026.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Friday, 13 November 2026
Prospective applicants are advised to carefully review the applicable programme guidelines, prepare all required supporting documentation, and complete their applications before the relevant submission deadline.
Official Information and Application Guidelines
For detailed eligibility criteria, required documentation, and application procedures, please refer to the official İŞKUR resources.
Official İŞKUR Website Accessible İŞKUR PortalSource: Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) – Announcement on the Sixth Call for Project Applications for Persons with Disabilities and Formerly Incarcerated Individuals, 2026.
This announcement is provided for general information purposes only. The official application guidelines published by İŞKUR shall prevail regarding eligibility criteria, application requirements, funding conditions, and final project evaluations.
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