FEE: 4% of the grant
EU IPARD (TKDK) RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROJECTS
IPARD is the rural development component of the European Union's (EU) Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA). Within the scope of the IPARD Program, farmers and businesses in rural areas, agriculture-based businesses and certain issues in the calls to be announced in our country Grant support is provided to businesses and producers. In Turkey, the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution (TKDK) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is responsible for the IPARD program.
IPARD Program aims to contribute to the modernization of the agricultural sector in order to be compatible with the common agricultural policy and rural development policy before accession to the European Union, to ensure sustainability in the production of primary products, to offer new technologies and innovations in agriculture and food, to create new market opportunities, food safety, veterinary, To promote the improvement of EU or other standards regarding plant health and the environment.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Although it varies depending on the call, farmers in rural areas and businesses in rural areas can apply. Natural and legal persons who have ensured compliance with the relevant registration systems and national tax legislation regarding their subject can apply. You must be a SME to apply for a company (In some calls, only micro and small SMEs can apply)
HOW MUCH IS THE GRANT AMOUNT?
There is a grant opportunity of 50-70%, depending on the call and the relevant sector.
WHICH PROVINCES ARE SUPPORTED?
Although 81 provinces are supported, there are specific provincial restrictions for some application areas.
HOW MUCH IS THE GRANT AMOUNT?
· Although it varies depending on the call conditions and investment amount, grants up to 1,500,000 Euros can be received.
· Machinery equipment, construction costs, consultancy, engineering and visibility costs are supported.
· In IPARD Projects, VAT is not paid on investment expenditures by obtaining a VAT Exemption Certificate.
FOR WHICH INVESTMENTS CAN I APPLY?
M1- Investments in the Physical Assets of Agricultural Enterprises:
Dairy, red meat (cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat), poultry meat farming (broiler, turkey, goose) and egg poultry farming, etc.
M3- Investments for Processing and Marketing of Agricultural and Fishery Products:
Milk processing, whey, milk collection centers, liquid egg, meat processing, slaughterhouse, combines, fruit and vegetable storage, packaging, freeze drying, aquatic products processing and storage, etc.
M4- Agriculture-Environment-Climate and Organic Agriculture:
Fighting erosion, biodiversity and organic agriculture, etc. Applications on a voluntary basis in pilot regions
M5- Development of Local Development Strategies – LEADER Approach:
With Local Action Groups established in rural areas, etc. for the development of rural areas. projects
M6- Public Infrastructure Investments in Rural Areas:
Support to local governments on roads, bridges, waste management, water management, information-communication technologies, renewable energy investments
M7- Diversification of Farm Activities and Business Development:
Vegetable production (open field and greenhouse), medicinal aromatic plants, seedlings, saplings and mushrooms, etc., beekeeping and bee products, value-added products (local products), handicrafts, rural tourism, machinery parks and renewable energy facilities, etc.
M10- Consultancy Services:
Consultancy services etc. for agricultural enterprises and farmers operating in rural areas.
Important Note: There may be some application requirements in terms of the special conditions of the relevant call, investment subject, investment address, capacity and special conditions of the applicant. Be sure to get detailed information from your advisor.
