Mobility aid
This aid aims to support micro-businesses in buying a mobile retail vehicle. The operations listed are: buying or replacing a vehicle used as a mobile sales outlet (new vehicle with at least €3,000 of new fit-out, second-hand vehicle less than 5 years old fitted out or with at least €3,000 of fit-out sold by a professional, or delivery-round vehicle), and converting a vehicle owned by the business. The amount indicated in the catalogue is: a grant of 20% of eligible investment expenditure excluding VAT for an amount of between €3,000 and €30,000 excluding VAT, i.e. aid of between €600 and €6,000. The information on this page is a starting point and does not replace the official rules.
Mobility aid: support micro-businesses in buying a mobile retail vehicle. The catalogue notably mentions: buying or replacing a vehicle used as a mobile sales outlet (new vehicle with at least €3,000 of new fit-out, second-hand vehicle less than 5 years old fitted out or with at least €3,000 of fit-out sold by a professional, or delivery-round vehicle), and converting a vehicle owned by the business. Before committing, confirm the conditions and procedures in force with the funder.
Funded by CC de l'Est de la Somme
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Who can apply
The beneficiaries are not detailed in the available fields. Confirm the legal statuses, sectors, business sizes and territorial conditions with the funder.
Eligibility conditions
The business’s activity must require the use of a vehicle as a mobile sales outlet. For mobile retail at markets/pitches: the business must hold a mobile trader card and have taken part in several markets and/or pitches a month in municipalities of the PETR Cœur des Hauts-de-France. For mobile retail with rounds: the business must show at least one round covering several days a week in one or more rural municipalities.
What the scheme covers
Buying or replacing a vehicle used as a mobile sales outlet: new vehicle with at least €3,000 of new fit-out; second-hand vehicle less than 5 years old, fitted out or with fit-out of at least €3,000, sold by a professional vehicle dealer; delivery-round vehicle (purchase of a new vehicle or a second-hand vehicle less than 5 years old, sold by a professional vehicle dealer) and any fit-out (no minimum required). Expenditure on converting a vehicle owned by the business so that it can offer a local service to end customers is also eligible, for a minimum cost of €3,000. Not eligible: commercial vehicles financed by lease with purchase option, leasing or any similar financing arrangement; sales equipment, tools and direct production equipment.
Amount and funding terms
A grant of 20% of eligible investment expenditure excluding VAT for an amount of between €3,000 and €30,000 excluding VAT, i.e. aid of between €600 and €6,000.
How to apply
1. Reread the criteria and expenditure: The business’s activity must require the use of a vehicle as a mobile sales outlet. For mobile retail at markets/pitches: the business must hold a mobile trader card and have taken part in several markets and/or pitches a month in municipalities of the PETR Cœur des Hauts-de-France. For mobile retail with rounds: the business must show at least one round covering several days a week in one or more rural municipalities. 2. Prepare a project description and detailed quotes. 3. Ask the funder for the current form and application channel. 4. Obtain written confirmation of the deadline, completeness of the application and the rule on starting the project. Do not treat the application as accepted until you have received confirmation.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is given in the available fields. The catalogue update date does not prove that the scheme is open. Check the opening, deadlines and funds available with the funder before relying on a date.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC de l'Est de la Somme
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €6,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €600
- 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 aim of “Mobility aid”?
Support micro-businesses in buying a mobile retail vehicle.
Who can apply, and in which territory?
The detailed list of beneficiaries is not given on this page. The scope indicated is territorial aid. Final eligibility depends on the applicable rules and the applicant’s situation.
Which expenditure or operations can be funded?
Buying or replacing a vehicle used as a mobile sales outlet: new vehicle with at least €3,000 of new fit-out; second-hand vehicle less than 5 years old, fitted out or with fit-out of at least €3,000, sold by a professional vehicle dealer; delivery-round vehicle (purchase of a new vehicle or a second-hand vehicle less than 5 years old, sold by a professional vehicle dealer) and any fit-out (no minimum required). Expenditure on converting a vehicle owned by the business so that it can offer a local service to end customers is also eligible, for a minimum cost of €3,000. Not eligible: commercial vehicles financed by lease with purchase option, leasing or any similar financing arrangement; sales equipment, tools and direct production equipment.
What amount can be obtained, and what should be checked before applying?
A grant of 20% of eligible investment expenditure excluding VAT for an amount of between €3,000 and €30,000 excluding VAT, i.e. aid of between €600 and €6,000. Recorded conditions: the business’s activity must require the use of a vehicle as a mobile sales outlet. For mobile retail at markets/pitches: the business must hold a mobile trader card and have taken part in several markets and/or pitches a month in municipalities of the PETR Cœur des Hauts-de-France. For mobile retail with rounds: the business must show at least one round covering several days a week in one or more rural municipalities. In particular, check whether the scheme is open, the application date, the combination rules and whether you must apply before signing a quote or starting the project.
Official source
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