Digitalisation Support for Small Businesses in Retail, Craft and Services
The digitalisation aid for small retail, craft and service businesses targets the digitalisation of a shop, craft business or service provider. The costs, beneficiaries and amount depend on the conditions described on this page and the funder’s rules. Point to watch: the spending range of €500 to €10,000 excluding VAT and the €1,500 cap. Check the Saint-Pourçain Sioule Limagne area, exclusions and the current rules.
Do you have a project for digitalising a shop, craft business or service provider? This page sets out the parameters of the digitalisation aid for small retail, craft and service businesses based on the catalogue information: it provides a grant to help small local retail and craft businesses grow through digitalisation. Before ordering, signing a quote or starting works, check the official rules, the status of the scheme and the criteria applicable to your company. The presence of an aid in the catalogue does not guarantee that it is open or that a grant will be awarded.
Funded by Financeur non résolu (DGE)
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Who can apply
Small enterprises within the EU definition, with 0 to 10 employees inclusive and turnover not exceeding €2 million, that are: located primarily in the Communauté de Communes Saint-Pourçain Sioule Limagne (failing that, they must have at least one establishment there with a genuine development strategy for it); being set up, taken over or developed; independent, or market traders, or artistic craft businesses recognised by the order of 24 December 2015 listing artistic crafts; registered on the RNE (national business register); up to date with their social and tax contributions; and with the supported establishment located in the Communauté de Communes Saint-Pourçain Sioule Limagne. Eligible sectors: craft production and construction, with or without a shop; individual and collective farmers’ shops that are not a commercial company (registered on the RCS) separate from the farming activity; tourist accommodation, provided it is a registered business and the main activity. Groups of retailers located in the Communauté de Communes are also eligible. Not eligible: liberal professions (legal, health, technical, living environment, etc.); accommodation run privately, outside business status or as a secondary activity; health centres; social and solidarity economy (ESS) organisations outside the market sector; branches legally dependent on a large chain or a company exceeding the thresholds; SCIs or other property companies.
Eligibility conditions
Costs must be between €500 and €10,000 excluding VAT.
What the scheme covers
Investment costs: creating or redesigning a website (showcase and e-commerce); investment in the company’s visual identity (logo, graphic charter); photo and video shoots to promote the company’s products or services. Operating costs: subscription to online website solutions when creating a site to develop the business (limited to one year); search engine optimisation, keyword purchases; online advertising campaigns, social media advertising; subscription to loyalty solutions (limited to one year); subscription to community management solutions (limited to one year); hosting costs; domain name purchase. Not eligible: staff recruitment costs; equipment hire; hire of venues for photo shoots; print communication costs (flyers, business cards, posters); IT equipment.
Amount and funding terms
A grant covering 15% of eligible costs, capped at €1,500.
How to apply
1. Check that the company, activity and project meet the scheme’s criteria. 2. Read the rules and identify the eligible costs and required supporting documents. 3. Confirm the opening and deadlines with the funder. 4. Where the scheme requires it, apply before any order, signature or start of work. 5. Keep quotes, invoices, proof of payment and proof of completion. The exact application procedure must be confirmed with the funder.
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the source catalogue. Check that applications are open and the deadline with the funder before any commitment.
Key facts
- Funder
- Financeur non résolu (DGE)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €1,500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 15%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which digital costs can be accepted?
Investment costs: creating or redesigning a website (showcase and e-commerce); investment in the company’s visual identity (logo, graphic charter); photo and video shoots to promote the company’s products or services. Operating costs: subscription to online website solutions when creating a site to develop the business (limited to one year); search engine optimisation, keyword purchases; online advertising campaigns, social media advertising; subscription to loyalty solutions (limited to one year); subscription to community management solutions (limited to one year); hosting costs; domain name purchase. Not eligible: staff recruitment costs; equipment hire; hire of venues for photo shoots; print communication costs (flyers, business cards, posters); IT equipment.
What is the maximum grant?
The catalogue indicates 15% of eligible costs, capped at €1,500, for costs of between €500 and €10,000 excluding VAT.
Which small businesses are targeted?
Small enterprises with 0 to 10 employees and turnover of up to €2 million, located primarily in the Communauté de Communes Saint-Pourçain Sioule Limagne, registered on the RNE and up to date with their contributions: craft and construction businesses, farmers’ shops, tourist accommodation businesses and groups of retailers. Liberal professions, private accommodation, health centres, non-market ESS organisations, branches of large chains and property companies are excluded.
Is the scheme available everywhere in France?
No, the page primarily targets the Communauté de Communes Saint-Pourçain Sioule Limagne. The conditions on territorial connection and the exclusions must be confirmed in the official rules.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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