Rural Development Grants: Reserve Lists Announced

November 6, 2026 · GıdaTarım

The Rural Investment Program's 17th phase has identified beneficiaries moving from reserve to primary lists; the deadline for signing contracts is November 30, 2026.

Contract Deadline Clarified

A new phase has been reached in the 17th phase applications for the 2026 Rural Investment Program, conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Following the previously announced primary lists, the names of producers and investors who have qualified to move from the reserve list to the primary list through final evaluations have begun to be announced. According to the Ministry's calendar, the deadline for beneficiaries in some provinces to complete their documentation and sign grant contracts has been set as November 30, 2026. Investors must complete their procedures within this period.

Grant Rates and Project Budget Limits

The program aims to modernize agricultural production and increase added value in the rural economy. In line with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's Communiqué No. 2026/9, published in the Official Gazette on April 3, 2026, non-reimbursable grant support is offered at rates ranging from 50% to 70% for eligible projects. The budget size for supported investments ranges from a minimum of 100,000 TL to a maximum of 30 million TL, with expenditure limits determined by the nature of the investment.

Supported Investment and Technology Areas

The announced grant program covers infrastructure projects such as the processing and packaging of plant and animal products, construction of steel silos, and cold storage facilities. Additionally, financing support is available for cattle, sheep, and poultry farming, as well as enclosed crop production, greenhouse farming, beekeeping, and aquaculture. The program also directly supports digital agriculture investments, including sensor systems, Internet of Things, data management, AI-assisted decision applications, robotic technologies, and agricultural automation.

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