The foundation said that it accepted applications to “Grants for development of family business-2011” from 1 Match to 1 May 2011. Over 452 applications were receives. Over 2,000 persons participated on master classes within projects from 1 to 16 March 2011. The seminars for potential winners were held in all regions from 1 to 19 July 2011.

The porgamme is directed to assist women, who want to launch their own business. Independent jury selects winners of the project. The projects directed at developing family business have advantage.

The second project Grants for development small and medium entrepreneurship and farming is directed at supporting those, who want to produce food, textile and applied products. The applications were received from 15 August to 15 October 2011.

The foundation said that 435 applications were received. Over 1,300 persons participated on master classes within projects from 8 to 19 August 2011. The seminars for potential winners were held in all regions from 16 November to 2 December 2011.