Brief Information
The PACE Project Call for Proposals 2026, launched on 1 December 2025, supports innovative, participatory, and environmentally sustainable local projects that contribute to long-term recovery in Türkiye’s 11 earthquake-affected provinces. This grant programme provides EUR 50,000–200,000 to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Business Support Organisations (BSOs) working to strengthen resilience, improve public services, foster green recovery, and rebuild local communities after the devastating February 6, 2023 earthquakes.
The PACE Project Call for Proposals 2026 prioritizes initiatives in the most severely affected provinces—Adıyaman, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, and Malatya as well as İslahiye and Nurdağı districts of Gaziantep.
Key Dates & Details
Eligible Regions: 11 earthquake-affected provinces in Türkiye:
Adana, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye, Şanlıurfa.
Programme Name: PACE Project – Call for Proposals 2026
Launch Date: 1 December 2025
Organisers:
European Union & German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – funders
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Directorate for EU Affairs) – coordinator
Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change (Local Authorities Directorate)
Union of Provinces & Union of Municipalities of Türkiye (UMT)
Implemented by: GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
Grant Amounts: EUR 50,000 – EUR 200,000
Number of Supported Projects: ~40
Deadline: 16 January 2026, 18:00 (local time)
Submission Address: [email protected]
Table of Contents
Overview
The PACE Project Call for Proposals 2026 aims to support sustainable, inclusive, and participatory recovery across regions heavily impacted by the 2023 earthquakes. Projects funded under this scheme must contribute to building long-term resilience, strengthening local services, increasing environmental sustainability, and supporting community-driven recovery models.
PACE focuses on restoring essential services, enabling green transformation, and ensuring inclusive participation from local communities — with an emphasis on collaboration between CSOs, BSOs, and local authorities such as municipalities and provincial administrations.
Purpose of the Programme
The programme encourages projects that:
- Enhance local public services in earthquake-affected regions
- Strengthen cooperation between CSOs/BSOs and municipal authorities
- Promote sustainable, green, low-waste, and climate-sensitive recovery
- Support vulnerable groups through participatory approaches
- Build long-term social, economic, and environmental resilience
The PACE Project Call for Proposals 2026 is designed to ensure that recovery is not only physical but also inclusive, socially integrated, and future-oriented.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) such as:
- NGOs
- Foundations
- Associations
- Local community initiatives
Business Support Organisations (BSOs) such as:
- Chambers of commerce & industry
- Business associations
- Technoparks (science & technology parks)
- Business incubators
- Co-working spaces
- Cooperatives
- Social entrepreneurship networks
Applicants must be active in at least one of the 11 provinces and must propose activities in collaboration with local authorities.
Funding Priorities
During evaluation, priority will be given to proposals focusing on:
- Adıyaman, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Malatya
- İslahiye and Nurdağı districts (Gaziantep)
- Projects that demonstrate strong partnership models
- Innovations in public service delivery
- Climate-conscious and green recovery solutions
Application Details
Grant Size
- Minimum: EUR 50,000
- Maximum: EUR 200,000
Submission Address
Required Documents
Included in the Grant Application Package:
- Proposal form
- Budget template
- Logical framework
- Declaration forms
- Supporting documents
(download links below)
Deadline
⏳ 16 January 2026, 18:00 (local time)
Late submissions will not be evaluated.
Information Sessions
GIZ will host physical & online information meetings to explain the call requirements and application process.
Physical Sessions
| Province | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Adıyaman | 9 Dec 2025 | Adıyaman Chamber of Commerce & Industry Innovation Centre |
| Hatay | 9 Dec 2025 | Hatay Chamber of Commerce & Industry Meeting Room |
| Kahramanmaraş | 10 Dec 2025 | Kahramanmaraş Chamber of Commerce & Industry Conference Hall |
| Malatya | 10 Dec 2025 | Malatya Commerce & Industry Conference Hall |
Online Session
15 December 2025 (Turkish & English)
Participation link will be announced.
Can international organisations apply?
The call is open only to organisations active in the specified 11 provinces of Türkiye.
Are partnerships mandatory?
Yes. Collaboration with local authorities is expected and strengthens the proposal.
Can one organisation submit multiple proposals?
Guidelines allow submissions if each proposal targets different objectives; check the package for details.
When will results be announced?
After evaluation stages; dates will be communicated via official channels.
Official Links
📌 Call Details & Programme Information:
https://siviltoplumsektoru.ab.gov.tr/en/participatory-inclusive-and-green-recovery-for-local-public-services-in-the-earthquake-affected-region-pace/
📦 Grant Application Package (EN):
https://siviltoplumsektoru.ab.gov.tr/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Grant-Application-Package.zip
📦 Hibe Başvuru Paketi (TR):
https://siviltoplumsektoru.ab.gov.tr/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hibe-Basvuru-Paketi-1.zip
📝 Information Sessions Agenda:
https://siviltoplumsektoru.ab.gov.tr/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PACE-Integrated-Event-English.pdf
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