2024 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.

Our Agency will conduct the SOGEP project application process in **two stages**. Project proposals found suitable after preliminary applications will be developed in coordination with the applicant institution and the Agency.

The deadline for sending preliminary application forms and additional documents has been set as Friday, April 19, 2024, at 17:00, and applications must be sent via e-mail to sogep@mevka.org.tr. The Announcement Text, Information Form, and other documents related to the application are attached below.

For detailed information and all your questions, please first use the e-mail address sogep@mevka.org.tr.

Announced to the public.