The 2024 İŞKUR grant for people with disabilities can reach up to 110,000 TL. The exact amount depends on the proposed project and its specific needs. In addition to the grant amount, meeting the application requirements is essential.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are entitled to receive the grant. Funds must be used in the approved areas. This support plays an important role in enabling people with disabilities to live independently and sustain their livelihoods.
People with disabilities can work in roles that suit their condition, which helps them and their families maintain a more stable life. Those who wish to apply must submit their application through İŞKUR.
İŞKUR publishes step-by-step guidance and application procedures on its website. Applicants should consult the application guide and handbook for detailed information.
What Is the Disabled Grant?
The disabled grant aims to help people with disabilities establish their own businesses through their own efforts. The grant budget is financed from funds collected from administrative fines. Support provided for people with disabilities and ex-convicts can cover vocational training, rehabilitation costs, and orientation processes.
The funding source is based on Law No. 4857. Under Article 101 of that law, fines are collected from employers and deposited into a fund. The Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) uses those accumulated funds to provide grants to eligible applicants.
Project owners must fulfill certain obligations for the duration of their projects. These obligations are based on the following legislation:
- Law No. 4857 (Labor Law)
- Law No. 6331 (Occupational Health and Safety Law)
- Law No. 5510 (Social Insurances and General Health Insurance Law)
- Tax legislation
İŞKUR Disabled Grant Eligibility
The primary eligibility requirement for the İŞKUR disabled grant is a minimum loss of working capacity of 40%. Other conditions include:
- Registered as disabled in İŞKUR records.
- Medical report proving at least 40% disability.
- Being at least 18 years old.
- Not being retired.
- No outstanding debts to İŞKUR.
- Not currently owning a workplace.
- Residency in the province where the project will be implemented.
- Completion of entrepreneurship training and obtaining the certificate.
- Meeting the specific requirements related to the proposed business.
- Not being under guardianship (not assigned a guardian).
- No active enforcement proceedings (no execution files).
- For projects involving large livestock, holding a Herd Management or Animal Breeding certificate.
- For beekeeping projects, holding an Apiculture certificate. Required certificates should be approved by the Ministry of National Education or universities.
Who Can Receive the Disabled Grant?
Applicants must meet specific requirements, including the disability degree. To benefit from the program, applicants must have at least 40% disability.
A valid İŞKUR registration is required and can be created online. Applicants must also be at least 18 years old.
Retirees cannot receive the grant. Applicants who owe money to İŞKUR or who own a business, or who live outside the province where the project will be implemented, are not eligible.
Applicants must complete entrepreneurship training. If the planned business requires specific qualifications or certificates, those must be obtained.
People under guardianship or facing enforcement proceedings are not eligible to receive the 2024 İŞKUR disabled grant.
Creating an İŞKUR Disabled Grant Registration
Registration for the İŞKUR disabled grant is completed via e-Government (e-Devlet). During the application period, applicants should log in to turkiye.gov.tr using a password or an alternative secure method such as an e-signature.
After logging into e-Government, search for “Engelli Hibe Desteği” and select “Engelli Hibe Desteği Başvurusu” from the results.
On the next screen, click “Yeni Başvuru” (New Application).
Your information registered with İŞKUR will be displayed. If there are errors, update your details on your İŞKUR membership page.
The application will ask whether you are retired and whether you have a workplace. After entering this information, you must accept the personal data protection statement.
How to Apply for the Disabled Grant?
To apply for the disabled grant, complete the application form accurately and fully.
The form first asks for the project title. This title should clearly and concisely describe the business you plan to establish and reflect the core problem the project addresses.
Next, select the sector where the project will operate and choose the relevant activity area from the list. Ensure all selections are accurate.
In the activity area, provide detailed information about the work to be carried out. Include all relevant details specific to the planned activity.
Describe the project objectives in up to 5,000 characters and present them in a bullet-style format. On the following screen, provide clear answers to:
- Expected objectives from the project.
- Activities to be carried out within the project.
- How the project will continue after the grant period ends.
Applying via e-Government
Applying through e-Government makes it easy to access available grant supports. Log in to turkiye.gov.tr with your credentials and search for “engelli hibe desteği” to reach the application page.
The application also asks questions such as:
- Number of people to be employed under the project.
- Whether any of the planned employees are disabled.
- Whether preliminary research has been conducted for the project.
- Topics covered by that research.
- Relevant experience related to the project.
- Which institutions will be cooperated with.
- Whether any documents are required for the proposed work.
After completing these sections, click “Kaydet ve İlerle” (Save and Continue).
How Much Is the 2024 İŞKUR Disabled Grant?
The 2024 İŞKUR disabled grant can reach 110,000 TL. By clearly explaining your project and needs in the application form, you may obtain a higher amount. During the application, you will be asked to upload certain documents:
- If the sector is agriculture or livestock, upload the agricultural enterprise certificate.
- If you do not have an agricultural enterprise certificate, upload a declaration stating its absence.
- Applicants with inactive businesses must upload animal movement reports for the last year.
- Certificates for apiculture and animal husbandry, when applicable.
- All other documents required for the business activity.
- Documents such as entrepreneurship certificates, proof of tax status, proof of non-retirement, and a criminal record extract.
What Will Be Supported in 2024?
Support amounts for people with disabilities and ex-convicts in 2024 are as follows:
- Establishment expenses support: 10,000 TL
- Operating costs support: between 15,000 and 30,000 TL
- Establishment (fixtures) support: between 90,000 and 110,000 TL
What Types of Businesses Can Be Funded?
Many types of businesses can be funded through the disabled grant, provided they are described in detail in the application. The budget section must list all items, including equipment, materials, machinery, furniture, and other categories.
İŞKUR Disabled Grant Project Example
Applicants seeking project examples should consult the application guide for detailed sample projects and then decide which business suits their skills and local needs.
With the grant, people with disabilities can work in agriculture, livestock, apiculture, and many other fields. In addition to the grant amount, applicants may invest extra capital for larger projects.
Ex-Convict Grant Eligibility
Ex-convict applicants can receive grant support if they meet the specified criteria. Applications from those who do not meet the requirements will be rejected.
Ex-convict grant conditions include:
- Registration as an ex-convict in İŞKUR records.
- Being at least 18 years old.
- Not owning an existing business.
- Residing within the region where the business will be established.
- Possessing sufficient knowledge and certificates relevant to establishing the business.
How Can Ex-Convicts Apply for the Grant?
The institution publishes the application criteria publicly. Applicants prepare their application files according to those criteria and submit them online.
Steps to obtain the ex-convict grant:
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria specified for ex-convict support. If eligible, apply online.
- Log in through e-Government, complete the form, and submit your application.
- After evaluation, if your application is approved you will be granted support.
What State Supports Are Available for Ex-Convicts?
State grants are provided at varying levels. For ex-convicts and people with disabilities, the support amount is calculated following evaluation by supervisory boards. If approved, the calculated amount—taking taxes into account—may be up to 15 times the minimum wage as support for establishing a business.
How Can Ex-Convicts Obtain an Entrepreneurship Certificate?
Applications without an entrepreneurship certificate are invalid. To obtain the certificate, follow these steps:
- Access the KOSGEB LMS platform and log in (e-Government login is available).
- Navigate to the “Featured Trainings” section and select “Traditional Entrepreneurship Training.”
- Watch the training videos in full and complete the related tests.
- After passing the tests, click the “Get Certificate” button to download your entrepreneurship certificate.
Required Documents for Ex-Convict Grant Applications
To apply for ex-convict support, applicants must meet the criteria and provide the following documents:
- İŞKUR registration
- Identification details
- Proof of residence
- Document proving no ownership of an existing business
- Document proving non-retirement
- Entrepreneurship certificate and other relevant documents
SOURCE;
2024 First Term Disabled Grant Project Application Guide and related application manuals as published by the responsible institutions.