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In Tajikistan, the application period for the Presidential Grants competition, aimed at supporting and developing women's entrepreneurship, has ended. In 2026, the competition committee received 945 projects.
As reported at a press conference by the Committee on Women and Family Affairs under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the submitted initiatives are currently being reviewed by a competition committee, which will determine the winners.
Presidential grants are provided in accordance with the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan dated January 28, 2021 No. 5 "On grants of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan to support and develop the activities of women entrepreneurs for 2021–2026."
The program aims to expand women's economic opportunities, create new jobs, develop small and medium-sized businesses, increase family incomes, and support initiatives in the manufacturing, agricultural, craft, and service sectors.
The Committee notes that women's interest in government support for entrepreneurship remains high annually. The program's implementation contributes to increasing women's economic activity, strengthening their role in the country's socioeconomic development, and creating sustainable sources of income.
The results of the competition will be announced after the evaluation of all submitted projects has been completed.
