Business property aid - Brownfield sites — CC Coutances mer et bocage
In CC Coutances mer et bocage, “Business property aid - Brownfield sites” aims to support private initiatives for property investment involving the takeover of brownfield sites for the creation, takeover, modernisation, development or extension of economic activities. The catalogue lists as operations: projects for development, modernisation of production tools, creation or takeover, meeting at least two of three criteria (any type of brownfield site — industrial, commercial, etc.; vacancy; a job protection plan on the site). The amount recorded is: a grant of 15% of eligible expenditure, up to €50,000, or for larger projects a zero-interest repayable advance of up to 25%, up to €500,000. The conditions and opening of the scheme should be confirmed with the funder before committing.
Are you preparing a business property project in CC Coutances mer et bocage? The “Business property aid - Brownfield sites” scheme is listed to support private initiatives for property investment involving the takeover of brownfield sites for the creation, takeover, modernisation, development or extension of economic activities. The catalogue notably mentions: projects for development, modernisation of production tools, creation or takeover, meeting at least two of three criteria (any type of brownfield site — industrial, commercial, etc.; vacancy; a job protection plan on the site). Before signing a quote or starting works, have the applicable rules, the business’s eligibility and the date by which the application must be submitted confirmed in writing.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: businesses registered in the RNE working in crafts, small industry, retail and the social and solidarity economy. Social and solidarity economy organisations are eligible if they are employers and more than 50% of their activity is financed by market activity. Not eligible: simple storage; winter storage; dark stores; car washes; vending machines; other non-productive activities without added value, or non-employers. To be confirmed with the funder: size of the business, sector, legal form, exact location, tax and social security situation, and any sectoral exclusions.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed: Market-value investment of between €100,000 and €500,000 (between €500,000 and €2,000,000 for larger brownfield projects); the business must complete its property investment and, where applicable, its jobs programme within 3 years of the programme start date, maintain existing salaried jobs for 3 years if no jobs are created, and be up to date with its tax and social security obligations. Before applying, ask CC Coutances mer et bocage for the current version of the rules and have the criteria on size, activity, location, minimum amount, maintenance of activity/jobs and combination confirmed. Do not commit to the project before checking whether a prior application is required.
What the scheme covers
Operations and expenditure mentioned in the catalogue: projects for development, modernisation of production tools, creation or takeover, meeting at least two of the following three criteria: any type of brownfield site (industrial, commercial, etc.) used for an economic activity or service; vacancy of at least three years, reduced to two years for retail units in town and village centres; a site that has been subject to a job protection plan or equivalent (loss of at least 10 jobs in 6 months). Agricultural brownfield sites may be included subject to the inter-municipal local plans (PLUi). Eligible expenditure: 60% of the cost of acquisition, “wind and watertight” works and services/fees associated with the operation, with land investment also covered; preliminary studies. Not eligible: works for oneself; purchases of materials alone. Have the exact list of eligible expenditure confirmed, notably land or building acquisition, works, project management costs, studies, taxes, in-house expenditure and works already started. How each item is treated depends on the local rules.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of 15% of eligible expenditure, up to €50,000. For larger brownfield projects (at least €500,000 of investment): a zero-interest repayable advance without guarantee, of up to 25% of eligible expenditure and up to €500,000, repayable over a maximum of 10 years with a possible 12-month deferral. The scheme can be used only once every 5 years per aided site and cannot be combined with the Manche Department’s other property aid. Check point: this amount should not be treated as confirmed until the official scale applicable in CC Coutances mer et bocage has been checked. Check the expenditure base (excluding/including VAT), caps, minimum thresholds, combination with other aid and any bonuses.
How to apply
1. Consult the listed official source: https://www.coutancesmeretbocage.fr/developpement-economique/les-aides-aux-entreprises 2. Contact the economic development department of CC Coutances mer et bocage to obtain the current rules and form. 3. Have your eligibility, eligible expenditure, caps and application timetable confirmed in writing. 4. Prepare a forecast budget, detailed quotes, company documents and a works timetable. 5. Wait for confirmation of the prior application rule before starting. The page identified does not necessarily confirm all the parameters on this page: the scale still needs to be validated.
Timeline
The catalogue does not confirm a closing date or current opening for CC Coutances mer et bocage. The date the data was updated is not an end date for the aid. Check with the funder whether the scheme is active, whether funding remains and whether the application must be submitted before signing quotes or starting works.
Key facts
- Funder
- Département 50 - Manche
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €500,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which projects may be concerned in CC Coutances mer et bocage?
The scheme is associated with the aim to support private initiatives for property investment involving the takeover of brownfield sites for the creation, takeover, modernisation, development or extension of economic activities. The list of eligible operations should be confirmed in the current rules.
What amount can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates: a grant of 15% of eligible expenditure, up to €50,000, or for larger projects a zero-interest repayable advance of up to 25%, up to €500,000. This figure should be compared with the official source before building the financing plan.
Can I start works before submitting the application?
Do not assume so. Ask the funder whether the application must be submitted and acknowledged before any start, and get a written answer.
Is the aid currently open?
Whether it is currently open is not confirmed. Contact the funder in CC Coutances mer et bocage to check the status of the scheme and the funds available.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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