Business Development and Grant Support for Earthquake-Affected Enterprises

Open Call

January 19 - February 16

Applications for the First Group Open Call for business development and non-refundable grants for earthquake-affected businesses are now open!

Through the project, it is aimed to strengthen businesses affected by the February 2023 earthquakes, enable them to continue their operations in a sustainable manner, and increase their resilience.

Selected enterprises will benefit from the following support:

  • Business development and consultancy support,
  • One-to-one support during the Business Improvement Plan preparation process

Grant support amount of 250,000 TL

For 40 businesses that successfully complete the process and meet the required conditions, non-repayable micro-grant support of TRY 250,000 will be provided.

Business Development and Grant Support for Earthquake-Affected Enterprises

Application Criteria

Enterprises that meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:

  • Being a micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise
  • Being legally established and registered in Adana or Hatay provinces
  • Being legally established and registered in Adana or Hatay provinces
  • Being a registered taxpayer
  • Not being subject to any enforcement proceedings
  • Being registered with the Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Tradesmen, or a relevant chamber
  • Agreeing to participate in the training and consultancy activities to be provided by ASAM
  • Committing to prepare a Business Improvement Plan

*** Within the scope of the program, an inclusive recovery approach is adopted. Accordingly, businesses established by women, youth, and persons with disabilities, as well as businesses employing these groups, will be prioritized during the evaluation process.

Application Timeline

First Group Applications

January 19, 2026

February 16, 2026

Second Group Applications

April 2026

The application date will be announced in April. 

Third Group Applications

July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The first batch of applications will be open from January 19 to February 16, 2026. On February 16, you can submit your application until 17:30.

You can access the application form by clicking the button below. Simply complete the form and click the “Submit” button!

For the application, you should prepare the following documents:

  • Tax Certificate
  • Current Chamber Registration Certificate or Certificate of Activity
  • 2024 Income Tax Return or Corporate Tax Return or Trial Balance
  • Business Establishment and Operating Licence 

If you are shortlisted, our project team will contact you via the contact details you provided.

Applicants who are not found eligible for the shortlist criteria will be informed via email as soon as possible.

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The “Resilient Employment and Socio-Economic Development in Earthquake-Affected
Regions of Türkiye (RE-SEED)” project is co-funded by the European Union and the
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in cooperation with
the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye and ASAM.

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Reminder

ASAM does not request or accept any form of payment from applicants at any stage of the process. The organization provides all guidance and information related to the application procedure free of charge. If you are approached by anyone requesting a fee in relation to the application process, please notify us immediately.

Reports may be submitted to fraudallegation@sgdd-asam.org. All submissions will be handled confidentially and in full accordance with ASAM’s accountability principles.