Heritage Restoration Grants: 2025 Regulation and Application Guide

1) What Did the 2025 Decree Change?

Published 30 January 2025 in the Official Gazette, Decree 2025/1 updated procurement monetary limits for heritage repair and restoration based on PPI rates. Decree 2025/2 revised limits for immovable heritage assistance.

2) Who Can Apply?

Typically: listed building owners, foundations, municipalities, public bodies, and earthquake-region listed building owners. All require conservation-compliant projects.

3) Earthquake Region Special Support

2 billion TRY support was allocated to 1,554 listed private buildings in 11 earthquake-affected provinces—for survey, design, and execution.

4) Required Application Documents

Typical file: heritage listing, title deed, survey/restitution/restoration projects, board approval, cost estimate, site programme, and compliance undertakings.

5) Unit Prices and Cost Calculation

The Ministry publishes annual unit price lists. December 2025 updates with TÜİK index matching are on the KVMGM website. Grant applications reference Ministry unit prices.

6) Procurement Monetary Limits

Heritage procurement follows Presidential Decree 5738 procedures. 2025 limits in Annex-1 determine procurement method by project budget.

7) Application Process and Tips

Complete project files before application improve approval chances. We coordinate grant application files under consultancy.

8) Common Rejection Reasons

Incomplete files, applications without board approval, incompatible materials, and insufficient cost analysis are common grounds for rejection.

9) Conclusion

State support is a major financing source for listed building owners. The right team and complete documentation ease approval.