Per-Copy Distribution Support for the National Press
The aid for the single-copy distribution of the national press targets the single-copy distribution of the national press. The costs, beneficiaries and amount depend on the conditions described on this page and the funder’s rules. Point to watch: the publication category and the type of distribution costs. The catalogue deadline of 5 July 2026 has passed; do not treat the 2026 campaign as open.
Do you have a project for single-copy distribution of the national press? This page sets out the parameters of the aid for the single-copy distribution of the national press based on the catalogue information: it supports the single-copy distribution of the national press for publishers. Applications must normally be received by 28 February of the year the aid is granted; for 2026 the deadline was 5 July, and it has passed. The scheme will be evaluated before 31 December 2027. 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 Ministère de la Culture
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Who can apply
Companies publishing a press publication that are up to date with their obligations to the tax administration and the bodies collecting social security and family allowance contributions.
Eligibility conditions
Publications must have a direct link with current affairs, or be of a political and general information nature.
What the scheme covers
Eligible publications: dailies (published at least five times a week); weeklies (published one to four times a week). Publications appearing regularly at most weekly and meeting the political and general information criteria are also eligible. Eligible costs: compulsory handling, processing and transport costs known as “basic” and “level 1”, excluding unsold copies; commissions and “drop” transport costs of press wholesalers; commissions of press retailers. Not eligible: printing and routing costs; costs relating to unsold copies; optional costs, notably restocking, additional deliveries, adjustments, local editions or upstream collection; costs linked to failure to meet sales and delivery conditions (deadlines, weight, etc.) or to handling polluting products; so-called “equalisation” costs; costs relating to the press distribution network commission.
Amount and funding terms
A grant covering: 1) 40% of eligible costs for dailies meeting the conditions of Articles 2-1, 2-2 or 2-3 of the decree of 12 March 1986 in the year of the application; 2) 30% of eligible costs for dailies not meeting those conditions and for weeklies of a political and general information nature whose issues are on sale for less than forty-eight hours; 3) 12.5% of eligible costs for weekly publications of a political and general information nature; 4) 12.5% of eligible costs for publications not covered by points 1) and 2). The rate applied to supplements is the same as for the publication they belong to.
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. Apply on the Démarches Numériques website: https://demarche.numerique.gouv.fr/
Timeline
For 2026, the catalogue indicates a deadline of 5 July 2026, which has now passed. Do not treat this campaign as open; check the date of the next campaign and the applicable order with the ministry.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère de la Culture
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 40%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Which publications are covered by the aid?
Decree no. 2026-372 targets companies publishing publications distributed as single copies that meet the frequency and classification criteria set by the text.
Which distribution costs are eligible?
The decree covers in particular compulsory handling, processing and transport costs, as well as certain wholesaler and retailer commissions. Printing, routing and unsold copies are among the exclusions indicated.
What aid rates appear on this page?
The catalogue distinguishes several rates depending on the publication category, notably 40%, 30% and 12.5% of eligible costs. The exact rate set by the decree for the publication concerned must be applied.
Can I still apply for 2026?
No, according to the timetable in the catalogue: the 2026 deadline of 5 July has passed. Wait for, or check the arrangements of, the next campaign; do not treat the 2026 campaign as open.
Official source
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