Aid for local shops
Aid for local shops. Aim: Support and help the development of local shops across the whole territory of GrandSoissons Agglomération. Operations mentioned: eligible projects: start-up, takeover of a business and transfer of a shop, notably to vacant premises; development of a shop; preserving and/or improving commercial diversity. Eligible expenditure: intangible investment directly linked to the project (patents, software, ERP, consultancy fees, deed costs, lease transfer, key money, deposit, etc.); new productive investment and equipment linked to the activity (excluding financing by leasing or similar); installation costs needed for this production equipment to work properly. The conditions and current rules should be checked with the funder.
Aid for local shops: this page presents the aim and features of the scheme as they appear in the Capital OS catalogue. Support and help the development of local shops across the whole territory of GrandSoissons Agglomération. Before committing, confirm with the funder the territory covered, the applicable criteria and whether the scheme is currently open.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: independent craftspeople and/or shopkeepers registered in the RNE, with turnover of no more than €1 million per point of sale, holding a commercial lease or owning the premises, and contributing to commercial diversity and complementarity in the area where they set up. Confirm the definition of eligible businesses, the territory, exclusions and any size or age conditions with the funder.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions taken from the catalogue: at least one job must be created. Whether they are current, the combination rules, deadlines and supporting documents required should be checked in the official documents in force.
What the scheme covers
Operations or expenditure mentioned in the catalogue: eligible projects: start-up, takeover of a business and transfer of a shop, notably to vacant premises; development of a shop; preserving and/or improving commercial diversity. Eligible expenditure: intangible investment directly linked to the project (patents, software, ERP, consultancy fees, deed costs, lease transfer, key money, deposit, etc.); new productive investment and equipment linked to the activity (excluding financing by leasing or similar); installation costs needed for this production equipment to work properly. Check excluded expenditure, authorised commitment dates and any thresholds in the official rules.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant capped at €5,000. The grant is increased by €2,500 depending on the project’s location: a rural municipality in the agglomeration; the Deux Lions district of Belleu; the priority neighbourhoods (QPV) of Soissons (Presles, Chevreux and Saint-Crépin); certain streets in Soissons town centre (list defined with the town of Soissons as part of the Cœur de Ville safeguard perimeter); premises vacant for more than 6 months (proof or sworn statement from the owner required). A business may submit several applications over a three-year period, with cumulative grants capped at €5,000 in the standard case or €7,500 for those receiving the increase. This information has not been checked against the official source; confirm the rate, caps, expenditure base and combination rules before applying.
How to apply
Before applying: 1) check the eligibility of the applicant and the territory; 2) confirm the eligibility of the project and the expenditure; 3) gather the administrative, financial and technical supporting documents requested; 4) check whether the application must be submitted before the project starts; 5) use the form and application channel indicated by the funder. These steps are a general checklist, not confirmation of the scheme’s own procedures.
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the catalogue. This alone does not confirm that the scheme is open today. Check the current session, the deadline and the application rules on the official source.
Key facts
- Funder
- Grandsoissons Agglomération
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €7,500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the aim of this aid?
Support and help the development of local shops across the whole territory of GrandSoissons Agglomération.
Who can benefit?
Independent craftspeople and/or shopkeepers registered in the RNE, with turnover of no more than €1 million per point of sale, holding a commercial lease or owning the premises, and contributing to commercial diversity and complementarity in the area where they set up.
What is the amount of the aid?
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant capped at €5,000. The grant is increased by €2,500 depending on the project’s location: a rural municipality in the agglomeration; the Deux Lions district of Belleu; the priority neighbourhoods (QPV) of Soissons (Presles, Chevreux and Saint-Crépin); certain streets in Soissons town centre (list defined with the town of Soissons as part of the Cœur de Ville safeguard perimeter); premises vacant for more than 6 months (proof or sworn statement from the owner required). A business may submit several applications over a three-year period, with cumulative grants capped at €5,000 in the standard case or €7,500 for those receiving the increase. This information has not been checked against the official source; confirm the rate, caps, expenditure base and combination rules before applying. The amount and caps should be confirmed in the current official rules.
What conditions should be checked before applying?
Conditions taken from the catalogue: at least one job must be created. Whether they are current, the combination rules, deadlines and supporting documents required should be checked in the official documents in force.
How should I prepare the application?
Gather a project description, a forecast budget and the supporting documents requested by the funder. Check the form and current rules on the official source before applying.
Official source
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