Aid for creating and modernising local shops
This aid aims to stimulate retail location and attractiveness, and revitalise and modernise local shops’ fit-out. The catalogue indicates: A grant of 20% of eligible expenditure, capped at €5,000. The amount, eligible expenditure and whether an application can be submitted should be confirmed in the official documents in force.
“Aid for creating and modernising local shops” can support accessibility, safety, energy performance, façade, shop window or security works on premises. The scheme concerns CC du Sud Nivernais. Before committing expenditure, check the applicable criteria, the supporting documents required and the status of the scheme with the funder.
Funded by CC du Sud Nivernais
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Who can apply
Small retail and craft businesses providing local services and everyday services needed by the population served; already located or setting up in the territorial revitalisation operation (ORT) perimeters of the municipalities of Decize, Saint-Léger-des-Vignes, Imphy and La Machine, or in the village centres of the 16 other municipalities of the CCSN; up to date with their tax and social security obligations; with turnover below €1,000,000; with end consumers (private individuals) as their main customers. Not eligible: activities not corresponding to local services and everyday craft and retail services needed by the population; retail businesses created in a business park; retail areas of 400 m² or more; seasonal shops.
Eligibility conditions
The detailed conditions are not given in the conditions fields of the catalogue. Confirm the criteria, exclusions, combination rules and eligible expenditure directly with the funder. The catalogue announces 20% of eligible expenditure, capped at €5,000; several activity and location exclusions are mentioned. The official rules in force prevail over the catalogue.
What the scheme covers
The operations mentioned in the catalogue are: energy renovation and energy performance improvement works, external insulation; accessibility compliance works for people with reduced mobility; compliance works with safety rules (notably fire), electrical and health standards; exterior embellishment works and modernisation of shop windows and signs (signs, lighting, refurbishment of shopfronts and façades); finishing works — electricity, plumbing, interior joinery, heating, air-conditioning, interior insulation, interior partitions, stairs, shop terrace; exterior joinery (entrance doors, shopfront, shop window); securing the premises (metal shutters, video protection, etc.). Check the detailed list of eligible expenditure, exclusions and the start date of eligibility before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
A grant of 20% of eligible expenditure, capped at €5,000. The amount shown in the catalogue is not a guarantee of an award. Confirm the base, caps, combination rules and applicable regime with the funder.
How to apply
Check the location (ORT perimeters or village centres concerned), the retail floor area, the activity and the turnover. Obtain written confirmation that the works are eligible and of the date from which expenditure can be committed. Keep the quotes, financing plan, proof of location and proof of expenditure. Do not treat the application as admissible until the funder has confirmed it.
Timeline
No sufficiently confirmed current closing date is available in the information checked for this page. Do not assume that the scheme is open: check the timetable with the funder before preparing the application.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC du Sud Nivernais
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 20%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the amount of “Aid for creating and modernising local shops”?
A grant of 20% of eligible expenditure, capped at €5,000. The amount shown in the catalogue is not a guarantee of an award. Confirm the base, caps, combination rules and applicable regime with the funder.
Who can apply for “Aid for creating and modernising local shops”?
Small retail and craft businesses providing local services and everyday services needed by the population served; already located or setting up in the territorial revitalisation operation (ORT) perimeters of the municipalities of Decize, Saint-Léger-des-Vignes, Imphy and La Machine, or in the village centres of the 16 other municipalities of the CCSN; up to date with their tax and social security obligations; with turnover below €1,000,000; with end consumers (private individuals) as their main customers. Not eligible: activities not corresponding to local services and everyday craft and retail services needed by the population; retail businesses created in a business park; retail areas of 400 m² or more; seasonal shops. Confirm the current eligibility criteria with the funder.
Which expenditure can be funded?
The operations mentioned in the catalogue are: energy renovation and energy performance improvement works, external insulation; accessibility compliance works for people with reduced mobility; compliance works with safety rules (notably fire), electrical and health standards; exterior embellishment works and modernisation of shop windows and signs (signs, lighting, refurbishment of shopfronts and façades); finishing works — electricity, plumbing, interior joinery, heating, air-conditioning, interior insulation, interior partitions, stairs, shop terrace; exterior joinery (entrance doors, shopfront, shop window); securing the premises (metal shutters, video protection, etc.). Check the detailed list of eligible expenditure, exclusions and the start date of eligibility before any commitment.
How can I check whether the scheme is open?
No sufficiently confirmed current closing date is available in the information checked for this page. Do not assume that the scheme is open: check the timetable with the funder before preparing the application. Contact the funder before starting expenditure or submitting the application.
Official source
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