Investment aid for social utility enterprises: conditions and funding
Investment aid for social utility enterprises is aimed at the projects described by the funder: Encourage investment in production equipment by social and solidarity economy organisations holding the ESUS approval, for projects to create, modernise or develop their production tools in favour of short supply chains and the territory’s food self-sufficiency, in an exclusively collective approach. The operations listed notably include: equipment investment projects linked to creating and developing organisations, with priority for those in line with the Communauté d’Agglomération d’Epinal’s strategic priority for short supply chains and food self-sufficiency, in an exclusively collective approach. Eligible investment: new or second-hand productive equipment to create, modernise or develop production tools. The scale and the current version of the rules should be confirmed before setting the budget or starting expenditure.
Are you preparing productive investment by a solidarity enterprise? The “Investment aid for social utility enterprises” scheme aims to encourage investment in production equipment by social and solidarity economy organisations holding the “Solidarity enterprise of social utility” (ESUS) approval, for projects to create, modernise or develop their production tools in favour of short supply chains and the territory’s food self-sufficiency, in an exclusively collective approach. This scheme complements the aid granted by the Grand Est Region under its “Aid for social utility enterprises” scheme. The first step is to confirm that your business, its activity and its location fall within the scope of the funder (CA d’Epinal).
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Who can apply
The catalogue targets the following beneficiaries: associations, cooperatives, mutual societies, foundations or commercial companies meeting the following criteria: the common provisions defined in article 1 of the law of 31 July 2014 on the social and solidarity economy (ESS); particularly those pursuing a social utility within the meaning of that law, whose corporate purpose mainly meets one of the three conditions specified in article 2; approved, or meeting the conditions to claim, the “solidarity enterprise of social utility” approval within the meaning of point I of article 11 of the law of 31 July 2014, AND those automatically holding that approval within the meaning of point II of article 11; with a registered office in, AND creating goods or services in, the territory of the Communauté d’Agglomération d’Epinal. Not eligible: solidarity enterprises of social utility approved by assimilation (point III of article 11 of the ESS law); organisations in suspension of payments, bankruptcy or receivership, or facing any legal problem endangering their financial stability; projects with a social or solidarity purpose but no economic purpose; projects carried by a third party on behalf of an organisation not yet created. Check the declared activity, business size, legal form and establishment address with the funder (CA d’Epinal) before applying.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed: the business must comply with the regulations in force, notably social and tax regulations, and not be subject to collective proceedings. Eligible investment must be at least €30,000 excluding VAT. 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: equipment investment projects linked to creating and developing organisations, with priority for those in line with the Communauté d’Agglomération d’Epinal’s strategic priority for short supply chains and food self-sufficiency, in an exclusively collective approach. Eligible investment: new or second-hand productive equipment to create, modernise or develop production tools. The scheme may also support organisations being created, subject to an assessment of the project’s viability, its financial self-sufficiency within 3 financial years and its social utility impact. Not eligible: investment linked to purchasing land, buildings or administrative equipment or to property works such as construction, extensions or renovation (these works may, under conditions, fall under a property investment aid scheme); costs of services, for example registration or transport costs; consumables. Simple financial leasing is excluded. 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 30% of eligible expenditure, up to €30,000. If the project can receive support from the Grand Est Region, a round-table will be organised with the Region’s departments concerned to coordinate the review of aid applications. 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: Encourage investment in production equipment by social and solidarity economy organisations holding the ESUS approval, for projects to create, modernise or develop their production tools in favour of short supply chains and the territory’s food self-sufficiency, in an exclusively collective approach. 2. Check that your profile matches the beneficiaries indicated: Associations, cooperatives, mutual societies, foundations or commercial companies in the social and solidarity economy, holding or eligible for the ESUS approval, with a registered office in and creating goods or services in the territory of the Communauté d’Agglomération d’Epinal. 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 22 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
- CA d'Epinal
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €30,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 30%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which projects may fall under “Investment aid for social utility enterprises”?
Encourage investment in production equipment by social and solidarity economy organisations holding the “Solidarity enterprise of social utility” (ESUS) approval, for projects to create, modernise or develop their production tools in favour of short supply chains and the territory’s food self-sufficiency, in an exclusively collective approach. This scheme complements the aid granted by the Grand Est Region under its “Aid for social utility enterprises” scheme.
What amount can be obtained?
A grant of up to 30% of eligible expenditure, up to €30,000. If the project can receive support from the Grand Est Region, a round-table will be organised with the Region’s departments concerned to coordinate the review of aid applications.
Which expenditure should be prepared?
Equipment investment projects linked to creating and developing organisations, with priority for short supply chains and food self-sufficiency, in an exclusively collective approach. Eligible investment: new or second-hand productive equipment to create, modernise or develop production tools. Organisations being created may also be supported, subject to an assessment of viability, financial self-sufficiency within 3 financial years and social utility impact.
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 (CA d’Epinal), expenditure and timetable with the current rules, then ask the managing body for written confirmation.
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