Investment aid for retail businesses: conditions and funding
Investment aid for retail businesses is aimed at the projects described by the funder: Support modernisation operations by retail, craft and service businesses in order to help them remain and/or develop in its territory. The operations listed notably include: modernisation operations: modernisation of business premises and professional equipment; transfer of local businesses; digital tools, notably to develop an online offer of services and products and communication, and equipment making products available over extended hours; security equipment; accessibility fit-out; renovation of shop windows, signs and shopfronts; purchase and fit-out of vehicles dedicated to the activity. The scale and the current version of the rules should be confirmed before setting the budget or starting expenditure.
Are you preparing the modernisation of a retail business? The “Investment aid for retail businesses” scheme aims to support modernisation operations by retail, craft and service businesses in order to help them remain and/or develop in its territory. The first step is to confirm that your business, its activity and its location fall within the scope of the funder (CC Ardenne, Rives de Meuse).
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Who can apply
The catalogue targets the following beneficiaries: retail, craft and service businesses registered in the RNE; with retail premises with a street-facing shop window; with at least 20 employees (as stated in the catalogue); with annual turnover below €1,500,000 excluding VAT. Not eligible: activities under the micro-enterprise scheme; pharmacies; liberal professions; tourism-related activities; businesses located in retail parks. Check the declared activity, business size, legal form and establishment address with the funder (CC Ardenne, Rives de Meuse) before applying.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed: eligible expenditure is between €5,000 and €75,000. For businesses located in the town centre: show that the compulsory formalities were completed when the business was created. For businesses located outside the town centre: show at least 1 year of activity, or the takeover of a business at least 1 year ago. Have the version of the rules, the applicable thresholds, exclusions and combination rules confirmed in writing. In particular, do not commit expenditure before checking whether prior application is required.
What the scheme covers
Operations mentioned in the catalogue: modernisation operations: modernisation of business premises and professional equipment; transfer of local businesses; digital tools, notably to develop an online offer of services and products and communication, and equipment making products available over extended hours; equipment to ensure business security; fit-out improving accessibility for people with disabilities and reduced mobility; renovation of shop windows, signs and shopfronts; purchase and fit-out of vehicles dedicated to the activity, excluding company cars. Not eligible: new construction, except extensions linked to fit-out needs; parking works; earthworks; roads and utilities. For each item, prepare a separate quote and ask the managing body to confirm whether it is eligible, how VAT is treated, ancillary costs and any exclusions (second-hand equipment, in-house works, property, leasing or expenditure already aided).
Amount and funding terms
Amount recorded in the catalogue: a grant of up to 15% of eligible expenditure, capped at €11,250. These parameters are indicative and should be compared with the rules currently applicable, the size of the business, the expenditure base used and the combination rules. Do not build your financing plan on the indicative amount alone.
How to apply
1. Describe the project and its aim: Support modernisation operations by retail, craft and service businesses in order to help them remain and/or develop in its territory. 2. Check that your profile matches the beneficiaries indicated: Retail, craft and service businesses registered in the RNE, with retail premises with a street-facing shop window, at least 20 employees (as stated in the catalogue) and annual turnover below €1,500,000 excluding VAT. 3. Prepare quotes, the timetable, company documents and a financing plan. 4. Ask for written confirmation of eligible expenditure, the rate/cap and combination rules. 5. Submit the application following the funder’s procedure and wait for the required approval before starting if the rules require it.
Timeline
The catalogue shows the date 19 September 2025 without specifying whether it is a deadline; if it is, it has passed. To be confirmed before applying: opening of the scheme, deadline, date from which expenditure is accepted, completion period and payment time. A catalogue entry does not guarantee that applications are open today.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Ardenne Rives de Meuse
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €11,250
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 15%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which projects may fall under “Investment aid for retail businesses”?
Support modernisation operations by retail, craft and service businesses in order to help them remain and/or develop in its territory.
What amount can be obtained?
A grant of up to 15% of eligible expenditure, capped at €11,250.
Which expenditure should be prepared?
Modernisation operations: modernisation of business premises and professional equipment; transfer of local businesses; digital tools, notably to develop an online offer of services and products and communication, and equipment making products available over extended hours; equipment to ensure business security; fit-out improving accessibility for people with disabilities and reduced mobility; renovation of shop windows, signs and shopfronts; purchase and fit-out of vehicles dedicated to the activity, excluding company cars. Not eligible: new construction, except extensions linked to fit-out needs; parking works; earthworks; roads and utilities.
Can quotes be signed or works started before applying?
Do not assume so. Have the funder confirm the date from which expenditure is accepted and wait for prior approval where it is required.
How can I check my eligibility?
Compare the activity, business size, territory (CC Ardenne, Rives de Meuse), expenditure and timetable with the current rules, then ask the managing body for written confirmation.
Official source
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