Press Distribution Support: Daily Political and General Information Press in France
The press distribution aid for daily newspapers of political and general information in France targets the distribution in France of daily newspapers of political and general information. The costs, beneficiaries and amount depend on the conditions described on this page and the funder’s rules. Point to watch: frequency, editorial classification and copies actually sold. Confirm the timetable and administrative arrangements for the current campaign.
Do you have a project for distributing daily newspapers of political and general information in France? This page sets out the parameters of the press distribution aid for daily newspapers of political and general information in France based on the catalogue information: it supports the distribution of national daily newspapers of political and general information sold as single copies in France, preserves the pluralism of these dailies and strengthens the long-term future of the cooperative press distribution system. This aid is the first section of the press distribution aid established by decree no. 2012-484 of 13 April 2012. 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
National daily newspapers of political and general information that are in French, published at least 5 times a week and hold a registration certificate from the Joint Commission for Publications and Press Agencies (CPPAP); national publications published at least weekly, of a political and general information nature, printed on newsprint for at least 90% of their surface, and whose cover price and time on sale for each issue are comparable to those of national dailies.
Eligibility conditions
Beneficiary titles must: draw up an annual declaration of the number of copies sold in year n-1, certified by the Conseil supérieur des messageries de presse (CSMP) with reference to all available professional sources; submit their aid application to the Directorate General for Media and Cultural Industries (DGMIC) by 30 April of the year the aid is granted; and enclose certificates from the competent administrations showing that the company’s tax and social situation is in order, and the CSMP-certified declaration of copies actually sold as single copies over the reference period. The allocation of the aid among titles is decided by the Director General of Media and Cultural Industries.
What the scheme covers
Distribution in France of French-language daily newspapers of political and general information.
Amount and funding terms
A grant shared among the beneficiary titles in proportion to the number of copies each sold in year n-1. Copies sold in year n-1 are those actually sold as single copies directly to customers in France in the year before the aid application. Excluded: bulk sales by the publisher to a person, company or group; sales of copies taken back from unsold stock.
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
- Ministère de la Culture
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Which titles are covered by the first section?
The Ministry of Culture describes in particular French-language national dailies published at least five times a week and certain national publications of political and general information meeting specific criteria.
How is the aid allocated?
The catalogue indicates an allocation in proportion to copies sold the previous year, subject to the applicable rules and sales exclusions.
Which documents are important?
The page requires in particular an annual sales declaration certified by the competent body and evidence that the company’s tax and social situation is in order. The full list must be checked in the current official application file.
Is the 30 April deadline still valid?
The catalogue gives 30 April as the deadline. Check the date of the current annual campaign on the ministry’s website before treating the application as admissible.
Official source
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