Business property aid in Rhône aux Gorges de l’Ardèche
In CC du Rhône aux Gorges de l’Ardèche, this aid targets business property investment linked to the following aim: Support business property investment to improve the quality of premises hosting businesses, the redevelopment of unoccupied property and the densification of economic activities. The operations listed in the catalogue notably include: acquisition of property (land, business premises, offices); construction or renovation works on a building, or land development: construction or renovation works (structural works, roofing/framing, roads/utilities, plastering/painting, electrics, plumbing, floor coverings, façades); energy performance improvement works (insulation, heating, lighting, exterior joinery, ventilation); land development works (earthworks, green spaces, exterior lighting, internal roads, parking, gates, fencing). Not eligible: VAT and transfer duties on acquisitions; studies; project management costs; delivery costs or eco-contributions; connection costs to drinking water, sanitation, electricity, gas and telecommunications networks (telephone, fibre); labour costs if the (direct or indirect) beneficiary carries out the works itself. The amount and final eligibility should be confirmed with the funder; this information has not yet been officially confirmed.
Are you planning to build, extend, acquire or renovate business premises in CC du Rhône aux Gorges de l’Ardèche? The “Business property aid” scheme may help fund the investment, provided the business, its activity and the building meet the local rules. The catalogue describes the scheme as aiming to support business property investment to improve the quality of premises hosting businesses, the redevelopment of unoccupied property and the densification of economic activities. Before signing a quote, a preliminary sale agreement or a works order, ask the funder to confirm the project’s eligibility and the date by which the application must be submitted.
Funded by CC Rhône aux Gorges de l'Ardèche (DRAGA)
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Who can apply
The catalogue indicates the following beneficiaries: businesses in the start-up, takeover or development phase with fewer than 50 employees. Eligible sectors: crafts; industry; tertiary; processing and marketing of agricultural products — in agriculture, property aid may be granted to processing and marketing businesses whose products are listed in Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU. Not eligible: businesses with a point of sale that may claim the Communauté de communes’ aid regime for retail, craft and service micro-businesses with points of sale; pharmacies, banks, insurance; retail/micro-businesses with points of sale; tourist accommodation that can receive aid from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region; property projects for buildings to be let to and occupied by a business whose manager is not the majority representative of the project-owning SCI. Check with the economic department that the business’s legal form, size, age, sector and financial situation are compatible. The exclusions mentioned should be checked against the current rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the beneficiary must be up to date with its social security and tax obligations; maintain its activity for at least three years; complete its project within two years of the award of the grant; and not be in receivership. Total eligible expenditure must be between €10,000 and €100,000 excluding VAT. To be confirmed in writing: the exact location of the establishment, the business’s status, the investment threshold, tax and social security obligations, maintenance of the activity and/or jobs, no start of the project before applying, combination with other aid and any environmental obligations. An undocumented condition should not be interpreted as an exemption.
What the scheme covers
Operations and expenditure described in the catalogue: acquisition of property (land, business premises, offices); construction or renovation works on a building, or land development: construction or renovation works (structural works, roofing/framing, roads/utilities, plastering/painting, electrics, plumbing, floor coverings, façades); energy performance improvement works (insulation, heating, lighting, exterior joinery, ventilation); land development works (earthworks, green spaces, exterior lighting, internal roads, parking, gates, fencing). Not eligible: VAT and transfer duties on acquisitions; studies; project management costs; delivery costs or eco-contributions; connection costs to drinking water, sanitation, electricity, gas and telecommunications networks (telephone, fibre); labour costs if the (direct or indirect) beneficiary carries out the works itself. Have the funder distinguish eligible and excluded expenditure (land, deed costs, fees, equipment, in-house works, VAT, exterior works). Prepare a budget separating each item and attach detailed quotes; do not assume that the whole property cost will be subsidisable.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of up to 20% of the total eligible works, or 10% for liberal professions. The same building may not receive aid again under these rules within 3 years of payment of the aid. This scheme is granted under the European de minimis regime, which limits total public aid to €200,000 per business over 3 consecutive financial years. This amount is indicative and does not confirm the scale currently applicable. Ask for the current rules, the accepted expenditure base excluding VAT, the rates/caps, the minimum expenditure threshold, the combination rules and the applicable aid regime. Do not build your financing plan on an unconfirmed figure.
How to apply
1. Describe the planned investment in CC du Rhône aux Gorges de l’Ardèche and its link with the business’s activity. 2. Contact the funder’s economic department to obtain the rules and the up-to-date list of documents. 3. Have the expenditure base, thresholds, rates and combination rules validated. 4. Prepare quotes, the financing plan, company information and the required permissions. 5. Submit the application and obtain written confirmation before any commitment if the rules require it. 6. After the decision, keep paid invoices, proof of payment and evidence of completion.
Timeline
Point of attention: the official opening timetable and review times have not been confirmed. To be safe, contact the funder before starting works, buying or placing any firm order. Ask whether a simple request is enough to preserve eligibility or whether the application must be complete before committing. Also check the completion period and payment deadlines in the award decision.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Rhône aux Gorges de l'Ardèche (DRAGA)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 20%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which property projects may be concerned in CC du Rhône aux Gorges de l’Ardèche?
The catalogue notably cites: acquisition of property (land, business premises, offices); construction or renovation works on a building, or land development: construction or renovation works (structural works, roofing/framing, roads/utilities, plastering/painting, electrics, plumbing, floor coverings, façades); energy performance improvement works (insulation, heating, lighting, exterior joinery, ventilation); land development works (earthworks, green spaces, exterior lighting, internal roads, parking, gates, fencing). Not eligible: VAT and transfer duties on acquisitions; studies; project management costs; delivery costs or eco-contributions; connection costs to drinking water, sanitation, electricity, gas and telecommunications networks (telephone, fibre); labour costs if the (direct or indirect) beneficiary carries out the works itself. The final list and exclusions should be confirmed with the funder.
What is the amount of the aid?
The catalogue mentions: a grant of up to 20% of the total eligible works, or 10% for liberal professions. The same building may not receive aid again under these rules within 3 years of payment of the aid. This scheme is granted under the European de minimis regime, which limits total public aid to €200,000 per business over 3 consecutive financial years. The rate, cap, expenditure threshold and combination rules should be checked in the current rules.
Can I start works before submitting the application?
Do not start before obtaining a written answer from the funder on this point. Many property schemes require prior application; the exact rule should be confirmed for this aid.
What documents should I prepare?
Prepare a presentation of the business and the project, detailed quotes, a financing plan, the financial and administrative information requested and any planning permissions. Ask the funder for the official list.
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