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SEO title: Financing your business with grants from Civraisien en Poitou Meta description: Discover the grants available from Civraisien en Poitou for small business investments, micro-projects, business real estate, waste, shared workspaces, and business creation/takeover. Slug : /financeurs/cc-du-civraisien-en-poitou

Introduction

The Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou offers several schemes to support local businesses: TPE investments, micro-projects, business real estate, waste recovery, event organization, and the deployment of shared workspaces. The catalog also includes the Initiative Vienne honor loan, which is provided by a nonprofit financing operator rather than as a direct grant from the community of municipalities. The entries below are intended to help identify financing options; each regulation, available budget and criterion must be confirmed before any commitment.

The role of the community of municipalities

Civraisien en Poitou holds economic development authority and develops, markets and manages local business parks. Its official website invites TPEs and SMEs located in business parks to apply for financial support to build, renovate or extend their buildings, or to acquire equipment. The page shows support of up to 20% of eligible expenses, with a minimum expense threshold of €20,000 and an investment cap of €100,000, subject to available funding. The other schemes must be verified against their own individual entries and regulations.

1. Small business (TPE) investments and micro-projects

The TPE investment grant targets small businesses whose registered office is located in a municipality of Civraisien-en-Poitou. The catalog mentions a grant of 20% to 30% maximum of tangible and intangible investment costs, on an investment base capped at €75,000 excl. tax, with a maximum grant of €22,500. According to the catalog entry, the scheme can only be requested once. The micro-project grant mainly targets businesses with fewer than ten employees, with sector-based and financial exclusions. The catalog indicates a maximum rate of 20%, a base capped at €50,000 excl. tax, and a maximum grant of €10,000, subject to available funding. Note: a more recent official presentation page describes different investment ranges; the current regulations should therefore be requested and the scale applicable to the project confirmed.

2. Business real estate and business parks

The business real estate grant scheme targets projects located within or near a business park, with headcount and location criteria. The catalog entry mentions a maximum rate of 30%, a grant capped at €50,000 excl. tax, and an eligible base capped at €166,670 excl. tax. In parallel, the official "Business parks" page presents support of up to 20% of eligible expenses for TPEs and SMEs located in business parks. These figures may reflect different schemes or different versions of the regulations: do not merge them into a single rate without written validation from the community of municipalities.

3. Waste and environmental transition

The waste recovery and treatment grant covers SMEs and associations, according to the catalog data. It distinguishes between studies, support and training on one hand, and real estate or equipment investments on the other, with separate caps. It can help fund a diagnostic assessment or a concrete action to reduce, sort, recover or treat waste, provided the expenses and the beneficiary fall within the regulations. Check the caps applicable to each category, whether a prior quote is required, and the rules on combining grants.

4. Events and shared workspaces

The event organization grant targets groups of businesses and associations, according to the catalog entry; sole traders are excluded. The catalog support is limited to 10% and €1,200 excl. tax per application, subject to available funding. Support for the deployment of shared workspaces may cover SMEs and associations; the entry indicates a maximum rate of 10% and a cap of €10,000 excl. tax. In both cases, the relevance of the project, the nature of the expenses, and the availability of funding must be confirmed with the processing department.

5. Initiative Vienne honor loan: a separate type of financing

The catalog also includes the Initiative Vienne honor loan. This is a zero-interest personal loan, with no personal guarantee required, paid to the project leader and not directly to the company. Initiative Vienne explains that it aims to strengthen equity and make it easier to obtain additional bank financing. Its website shows an amount generally ranging from €3,000 to €30,000, with repayment generally over three to five years depending on the page consulted; terms may vary depending on the type of loan and the project. Approval depends on the review process and an approval committee. It should therefore not be presented as an automatic grant from the community of municipalities.

The seven grants associated in the catalog

The list below reproduces the available data without certifying that each case is currently open or compliant. The amounts from the reference database must still be checked against the applicable official regulations.

Catalog grant — Grant for small business (TPE) investments

Grant ID: 9816 Purpose: Support business investments in various areas to help them grow, in order to:

Modernize business premises; Promote security and accessibility of businesses to all members of the public; Improve their economic and social performance through innovation, training and work tools suited to their activities; Create jobs; Support investments related to energy performance and strive for environmental excellence; Adopt good practices in waste management and recovery; Integrate or develop digital-related activities, communication modernization tools, and the promotion/marketing of the business's activities; and sustain a local offering that meets new consumer expectations; And more broadly, at the local level, create social connections and revitalize town centers (address vacant retail premises). Eligible operations: Intangible investments related to the operation: preliminary studies and diagnostics, project management, software, licenses, certification/labelling, website creation; Tangible investments: construction and renovation work on buildings, purchase of production equipment and materials related in particular to renewable energy, reducing energy consumption, waste recovery, the use of digital tools… interior fitting-out of premises and shop windows, etc.

Not eligible:

Simple replacement of depreciated or obsolete equipment; Second-hand equipment; Investments financed through leasing; Self-build work (work carried out by the applicant), only material purchases are eligible; Land and real estate acquisition. Conditions: Businesses must be up to date with their tax and social obligations and carry out their project within the Communauté de Communes du Civraisien en Poitou. Co-financing with other financial partners (Region, State, Europe, etc.) is mandatory. The minimum investment threshold must be at least €15,000 excl. tax. Amount / form: Grant representing between 20% and 30% maximum of tangible and intangible investment costs, with an investment cap of €75,000 excl. tax (grant cap of €22,500). This scheme may not be requested more than once per business, over a 3-year period from the date of the last grant payment. This is subject to the grant schemes remaining in force. The various business grant schemes defined by the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou cannot be combined with one another. %mini% Beneficiaries: Businesses:

whose registered office is located in a municipality of Civraisien-en-Poitou; commercial, craft and service businesses employing fewer than 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, registered with the RNE (National Business Register), or having completed the mandatory formalities when setting up the business; with annual revenue of less than €1,000,000 excl. tax; in compliance with their tax and social obligations; not having made any redundancies in the past 12 months.

Not eligible:

Shops with a sales area of more than 300 m2, Businesses subject to collective insolvency proceedings (receivership or liquidation), Regulated self-employed professions and/or those governed by a professional body, Occupations related to esotericism, Unregulated wellness activities, Sectors excluded under European regulations, Activities related to the real estate, banking and insurance sectors Medical activities (except those registered with the CMA), Agricultural, forestry, aquaculture and fishing activities; Funfair attractions, gaming arcades; Tourism activities that may be supported under other schemes (campsites, hotels, furnished tourist accommodation, bed and breakfasts, fine-dining restaurants); Businesses subject to collective insolvency proceedings (receivership or liquidation). Status: catalog data; opening and individual eligibility not guaranteed.

Catalog grant — Grant for micro-projects

Grant ID: 9817 Purpose: Support investments made by very small businesses (TPE) in the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou area and contribute to their sustainability and business development. Eligible operations: Construction work, site utility works (VRD), or equipment acquisition. Not eligible: land and real estate acquisition expenses. Conditions: Businesses must be up to date with their tax and social obligations and carry out their project within the Communauté de Communes du Civraisien en Poitou. Amount / form: Grant representing 20% maximum of eligible expenses, capped at €10,000 per application for all businesses and subject to available budget funding (eligible expenses capped at €50,000 excl. tax). The various business grant schemes defined by the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou cannot be combined with one another. %mini% Beneficiaries: Businesses with fewer than 10 employees. Not eligible:

Shops with a sales area of more than 300 m2; Businesses subject to collective insolvency proceedings (receivership or liquidation); Regulated self-employed professions and/or those governed by a professional body; Occupations related to esotericism; Unregulated wellness activities; Sectors excluded under European regulations; Activities related to the real estate, banking and insurance sectors; Medical activities (except those registered with the CMA); Agricultural, forestry, aquaculture and fishing activities; Funfair attractions, gaming arcades; Tourism activities that may be supported under other schemes (campsites, hotels, furnished tourist accommodation, bed and breakfasts, fine-dining restaurants); Businesses subject to collective insolvency proceedings (receivership or liquidation). Status: catalog data; opening and individual eligibility not guaranteed.

Catalog grant — Grant for business real estate

Grant ID: 9818 Purpose: Promote the establishment, development and anchoring of business activity within the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou area by supporting real estate investments located within the local business parks (ZAE) or nearby, as well as structuring and innovative projects by SMEs. Eligible operations: Construction and building extension work. Conditions: Businesses must be up to date with their tax and social obligations and carry out their project within the Communauté de Communes du Civraisien en Poitou. Amount / form: Grant representing 30% maximum, capped at €50,000 excl. tax (eligible expenses capped at €166,670 excl. tax per application), for all businesses and subject to available budget funding, according to selection criteria. The various business grant schemes defined by the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou cannot be combined with one another. %mini% Beneficiaries: Businesses with more than 2 employees whose project is located within a ZAE or nearby; Real estate holding companies (SCI).

Not eligible:

Businesses subject to collective insolvency proceedings (receivership or liquidation); Regulated self-employed professions and/or those governed by a professional body; Occupations related to esotericism; Unregulated wellness activities; Sectors excluded under European regulations; Activities related to the real estate, banking and insurance sectors; Medical activities (except those registered with the CMA); Agricultural, forestry, aquaculture and fishing activities; Funfair attractions, gaming arcades; Tourism activities that may be supported under other schemes (campsites, hotels, furnished tourist accommodation, bed and breakfasts, fine-dining restaurants). Status: catalog data; opening and individual eligibility not guaranteed.

Catalog grant — Grant for organizing events

Grant ID: 9819 Purpose: Promote actions carried out by economic stakeholders within the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou area. Eligible operations: Eligible events:

Events of an economic nature; Inter-municipal events or actions with an inter-municipal purpose.

Eligible expenses: organizational costs. Conditions: Businesses must be up to date with their tax and social obligations and carry out their project within the Communauté de Communes du Civraisien en Poitou. Amount / form: Grant representing 10% maximum, capped at €1,200 excl. tax (eligible expenses capped at €12,000 excl. tax) per application for all businesses and subject to available budget funding. This scheme may not be requested more than once per business or association per year. The various business grant schemes defined by the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou cannot be combined with one another. %mini% Beneficiaries: Groups of businesses; Associations (business clubs, etc.).

Not eligible:

Sole traders; Businesses subject to collective insolvency proceedings (receivership or liquidation). Status: catalog data; opening and individual eligibility not guaranteed.

Catalog grant — Grant for waste recovery and treatment

Grant ID: 9821 Purpose: Promote actions aimed at the recovery and treatment of waste from businesses within the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou area, by supporting training and support projects on the theme of "waste = resources". Eligible operations: Preliminary technical or financial studies; Consulting service costs; Communication and marketing costs; Real estate investments and equipment acquisition. Conditions: Businesses must be up to date with their tax and social obligations and carry out their project within the Communauté de Communes du Civraisien en Poitou. Amount / form: Grant representing 10% maximum, capped at:

€3,000 excl. tax for studies, support and training (eligible expenses capped at €30,000 excl. tax), €15,000 excl. tax for real estate investments and equipment acquisition (eligible expenses capped at €150,000 excl. tax),

per application for all businesses or associations, subject to available budget funding. This scheme may not be requested more than once per business, over a 2-year period from the date of the last grant payment. This is subject to the scheme remaining in force. The various business grant schemes defined by the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou cannot be combined with one another. %mini% Beneficiaries: SMEs; Associations.

Not eligible: businesses subject to collective insolvency proceedings (receivership or liquidation). Status: catalog data; opening and individual eligibility not guaranteed.

Catalog grant — Initiative Vienne honor loan

Grant ID: 2210 Purpose: Make business creation accessible to as many people as possible through tailored financing (the zero-interest honor loan) and free, long-term support. Support from local associations in the Initiative France network helps secure business projects: 90% of supported businesses pass the 3-year mark (vs. 70% on average). Eligible operations: All types of business creation and takeover projects. Additional programs have been designed specifically for entrepreneurs, people under 30, or for certain sectors of activity (agriculture, retail, innovation, transfer/takeover, etc.). Conditions: Local associations in the network welcome project leaders at the stage of finalizing their business plan and seeking financing. All project leaders may be eligible for support and financing. Amount / form: Interest-free, unsecured honor loan, granted on a personal basis. It generally ranges from €3,000 to €30,000, repayable over a period of 3 to 5 years. The honor loan is always paired with a bank loan: for every €1 of Initiative honor loan, an Initiative entrepreneur obtains an average of €9.50 in bank financing. The support provided before the honor loan is granted allows the entrepreneur to assess the full extent of their financing needs. Beneficiaries: Leaders of business creation or takeover projects in all sectors, regardless of age, background or financial capacity. Excluded sectors of activity: financial and real estate intermediation services. Status: catalog data; opening and individual eligibility not guaranteed.

Catalog grant — Support for the deployment of shared workspaces

Grant ID: 9820 Purpose: Promote the creation and fitting-out of shared workspaces (tiers-lieux) within the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou area. Eligible operations: Creation and fitting-out of shared workspaces. Eligible expenses:

preliminary feasibility, technical or economic studies; consulting service costs, ; fitting-out and equipping of the shared workspace; communication and marketing costs.

Not eligible: land and real estate acquisition expenses. Conditions: Businesses must be up to date with their tax and social obligations and carry out their project within the Communauté de Communes du Civraisien en Poitou. Amount / form: Grant representing 10% maximum, capped at €10,000 excl. tax (eligible expenses capped at €100,000 excl. tax) per application for all businesses and subject to available budget funding. The various business grant schemes defined by the Communauté de communes du Civraisien en Poitou cannot be combined with one another. %mini% Beneficiaries: SMEs; Associations.

How to submit an application

1. Identify the location of the project and its status with regard to business parks. 2) Define the project type: equipment investment, building work, micro-project, waste, event, or shared workspace. 3) Request the regulations and confirm in writing the rate, the expense base, the caps, the timeline and the available funding. 4) Prepare the SIRET number, latest accounts, project description, quotes, financing plan and other grants applied for. 5) Do not commit to any expenses before checking whether a prior application or acknowledgment of receipt is required. 6) For the honor loan, contact Initiative Vienne directly and expect a project review and a committee hearing.

Combining grants and precautions

These schemes are subject to available budget funding and selection criteria. The rules for combining grants, public funding caps and payment terms must be reviewed for each regulation individually. The Initiative Vienne honor loan is a personal financing solution that complements bank credit: it should be assessed separately from local grants. An online page or catalog entry does not confirm that applications are open at the time of the project.

FAQ

Who can apply for these grants? Criteria vary: some measures target TPEs or businesses with fewer than ten employees, others target SMEs, associations or business groups. Location and sector are key factors. How much can be obtained? The catalog shows up to €22,500 for the TPE investment grant, up to €10,000 for micro-projects, and up to €50,000 for business real estate. These caps must be confirmed in the applicable regulations. Can these grants be combined? Do not assume so: have the combination rules checked for the project and the same expenses. Is the honor loan a grant? No. It is an interest-free personal loan subject to review by Initiative Vienne. Where can I find more information? On the official Civraisien en Poitou website, and with Initiative Vienne for the honor loan.

Official sources and status

Sources consulted on October 13, 2026: • https://www.civraisienpoitou.fr/les-zones-dactivites • https://www.civraisienpoitou.fr/node/3230 • https://www.initiative-vienne.fr/le-pret-d-honneur.html • https://www.initiative-vienne.fr/je-cree-mon-entreprise.html Status: partial verification. The community's website confirms business grants for businesses in business parks and support of up to 20% within the area described. The caps for the other schemes must be verified; discrepancies between the catalog and the official pages need to be resolved before final publication.

Official sources

• Communauté de communes — business parks
• Communauté de communes — I am a business
• Initiative Vienne — honor loan
• Initiative Vienne — business creation