2022 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (SOGEP)

“PROJECT PRE-APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT”

The objective of the Social Development Support Program (SOGEP), coordinated by the General Directorate of Development Agencies of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and implemented locally by Mevlana Development Agency (MEVKA), is to mobilize local dynamics in the region to address social problems arising from poverty, migration, and urbanization, to respond to the needs created by the changing social structure, to enable disadvantaged segments of society to participate more actively in economic and social life, to **increase employability**, to support social inclusion, social entrepreneurship, and innovation, and to spread social responsibility practices.

Within the scope of this program, the budget of each project is **at least 1 Million TL**, and projects that will contribute to employment development in districts with a low social development index are expected.

Our Agency will conduct the SOGEP project application process in **two stages**. Applications must be sent via e-mail to pyb@mevka.org.tr. The Announcement Text, Information Form, and other documents related to the application are attached below.

Announced to the public.