Support for the Emergence of New Social and Solidarity Economy Activities
The amount is set according to the project. The catalogue requires the creation of at least 0.8 FTE on a permanent contract dedicated to the activity and excludes FTEs under specific integration contracts. The organisations concerned include in particular employer associations, SCOP/SCIC cooperatives, SIAEs and adapted enterprises, subject to the detailed conditions of the regional rules.
This Hauts-de-France aid targets social and solidarity economy organisations launching a new economic activity. It covers the first operating costs — for example salaries, social charges, communication, utilities or telephone — and not generic equipment investment. The project must demonstrate the creation of a dedicated job meeting the scheme’s conditions.
Funded by Région Hauts-de-France
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Who can apply
ESS businesses that must have at least one employee: employer associations, or associations creating their first job, with an economic activity; worker cooperatives (SCOP) and cooperative societies of collective interest (SCIC); integration through economic activity organisations (SIAE); adapted enterprises (EA) and sheltered work establishments (ESAT); employer groupings and integration and qualification employer groupings (GEIQ); capital companies (SARL, SA, SAS, etc.) holding ESUS approval. Not eligible: capital companies (SARL, SAS, etc.) with only a K or Kbis extract stating “social and solidarity economy business” and no approval; projects creating less than 0.8 FTE on permanent contracts; regulated or similar professions (NAF codes 65x, 68x, 69x, 71x); activities in fields covered by specific regional policies — culture, sport, vocational training (except production schools); sectors or categories of aid excluded by the aid regimes on which this framework is based; businesses that received aid under the “Aid for creating ESS organisations” scheme (decision no. 20170447); businesses that received aid under the “Aid for the emergence of ESS organisations” scheme (decision no. 20170446). Also check the location, legal form, business size and any sector exclusions in the current rules.
Eligibility conditions
The beneficiary must at least demonstrate the creation of 0.8 FTE dedicated to the project on a permanent contract. FTEs under specific employment contracts designed to help recruit certain categories of unemployed people (integration contracts) are not eligible. Before applying, confirm the version of the rules, the combination rules, the conditions for maintaining the activity and any obligations after payment.
What the scheme covers
First operating costs linked to starting a new economic activity: salaries; social charges; travel costs; communication; utilities; telephone/internet. Present the costs by item, with quotes and timetable. Do not place orders or start works before confirming whether a prior application or written approval is required.
Amount and funding terms
Aid whose amount will depend on the project. To be confirmed: check the cost base, caps, combination and scale in force before budgeting the income.
How to apply
1. Describe the new activity and its business model. 2. Draw up a start-up budget separating salaries, charges, travel, communication, utilities and telecoms. 3. Demonstrate the dedicated permanent job and check the exclusions. 4. Prepare articles of association, accounts, financing plan and timetable. 5. Apply on the regional portal after the reviewing department has confirmed the opening and the eligible costs.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is confirmed. Check the application period, committee dates, availability of funds and review time with the funder before planning the operation.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Hauts-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Hauts-de-France
Frequently asked questions
Does the scheme fund equipment?
The scheme mainly covers the first operating costs of the new activity; do not assume equipment is eligible.
What employment condition applies?
The catalogue mentions at least 0.8 FTE dedicated to the project on a permanent contract, excluding certain integration contracts.
How much is the aid?
It depends on the project; no flat amount should be announced without confirmation from the rules and the application.
Official source
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