In the Gediz district of Kütahya, the Agricultural and Rural Development Support Agency (TKDK) held a promotional meeting for the IPARD III support program.
In the Gediz district of Kütahya, the Agricultural and Rural Development Support Agency (TKDK) held a promotional meeting for the IPARD III support program.
During the meeting, which took place at the Gediz Youth and Cultural Center, detailed information was provided about the financial support available under the IPARD III program for agriculture and rural development projects. TKDK officials explained the application processes, support criteria, and implementation stages of the program.
Gediz Mayor Necdet Akel, in his speech, stated, "The IPARD III program offers a significant opportunity for our region in the fields of agriculture and rural development. These supports will help our farmers and entrepreneurs realize their projects and boost our local economy."
Vedat Öztürk, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, thanked TKDK Kütahya Provincial Coordinator Dr. Birsen Karaaslan for the IPARD III program promotion and emphasized the importance of continuous education and promotional programs to raise awareness among entrepreneurs about the supports and processes.
Dr. Birsen Karaaslan, TKDK Kütahya Provincial Coordinator, noted that the financial support under the IPARD III program would be provided from the IPARD Program Fund, which is co-financed by the Republic of Turkey. She explained that public contributions will be provided as non-repayable support for investments made under the program. Karaaslan also announced that applications would be accepted from September 16, 2024, at TKDK Provincial Coordination Offices and local contact offices, with the online application system closing on October 18, 2024, at 18:00. The final deadline for applications is October 25, 2024, after which applications will no longer be accepted.
The review process for project applications will begin promptly, but the announcement of supported projects and the signing of grant agreements will occur after the European Commission approves program changes, including eligible spending limits, ranking criteria, and co-financing ratios. TKDK will provide necessary updates to the public regarding developments.
At the end of the meeting, participants had the opportunity to ask questions about the IPARD III program. TKDK officials answered these questions to help attendees gain more information about the program. Additionally, Gediz Mayor Necdet Akel presented a plaque to TKDK Provincial Coordinator Dr. Birsen Karaaslan in recognition of the significance of the event.
The meeting was attended by Gediz Mayor Necdet Akel, Vedat Öztürk, Chairman of the Gediz Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Deputy Mayor Bayram Sarı, municipal council members, and local residents.