Mobility aid for craftspeople
This aid aims to encourage the mobility of craftspeople and retailers holding markets or running rounds. The operations listed are: buying or replacing a vehicle used as a mobile sales outlet (new vehicle with at least €1,500 of new fit-out, second-hand vehicle less than 5 years old fitted out or with at least €1,500 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 excluding VAT, up to €5,000. The information on this page is a starting point and does not replace the official rules.
Mobility aid for craftspeople: encourage the mobility of craftspeople and retailers holding markets or running rounds. The catalogue notably mentions: buying or replacing a vehicle used as a mobile sales outlet (new vehicle with at least €1,500 of new fit-out, second-hand vehicle less than 5 years old fitted out or with at least €1,500 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.
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Who can apply
Existing craftsperson-retailers, or those being created or taken over, whose activity requires the use of a vehicle to provide a local service to customers: with turnover below €2 million; with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees (excluding apprentices, consolidated headcount across all the business’s entities); registered in the RNE; up to date with their tax and social security obligations; not meeting the definition of a business in difficulty. Not eligible: liberal professions; professions governed by a professional order; financial and property activities (banks, insurance, estate agencies, SCIs, etc.); training, consultancy and design offices; wholesale trade; professionals carrying out canvassing regulated by specific texts (commercial agents, sales representatives, etc.); passenger transport (taxis, ambulances, private hire vehicles, etc.); construction businesses, delivery services and home services.
Eligibility conditions
For mobile retail at markets, the business must hold a mobile trader card and take part in at least 6 markets a month and/or show at least 6 pitches a month in municipalities of the territory; when being created, it must undertake on its honour to hold these markets and/or pitches within 6 months of the aid notification. For mobile retail with rounds, the business must show at least one round covering 4 days a week in one or more rural municipalities; when being created, it must undertake to run at least one round covering 4 days a week no later than 6 months after its application.
What the scheme covers
Buying or replacing a vehicle used as a mobile sales outlet: new vehicle with at least €1,500 of new fit-out; second-hand vehicle less than 5 years old, fitted out or with fit-out of at least €1,500, 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). Converting a vehicle owned by the business so that it can offer a local service to end customers, for a minimum cost of €1,500.
Amount and funding terms
A grant of 20% of eligible investment excluding VAT, up to €5,000.
How to apply
1. Reread the criteria and expenditure: For mobile retail at markets, the business must hold a mobile trader card and take part in at least 6 markets a month and/or show at least 6 pitches a month in municipalities of the territory; when being created, it must undertake on its honour to hold these markets and/or pitches within 6 months of the aid notification. For mobile retail with rounds, the business must show at least one round covering 4 days a week in one or more rural municipalities; when being created, it must undertake to run at least one round covering 4 days a week no later than 6 months after its application. 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 Nièvre et Somme
- 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 aim of “Mobility aid for craftspeople”?
Encourage the mobility of craftspeople and retailers holding markets or running rounds.
Who can apply, and in which territory?
This page identifies the following beneficiaries: existing craftsperson-retailers, or those being created or taken over, whose activity requires the use of a vehicle to provide a local service to customers, with turnover below €2 million and fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees, registered in the RNE and up to date with their obligations. Several activities are excluded (see the beneficiaries section). 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 €1,500 of new fit-out; second-hand vehicle less than 5 years old, fitted out or with fit-out of at least €1,500, 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). Converting a vehicle owned by the business so that it can offer a local service to end customers, for a minimum cost of €1,500.
What amount can be obtained, and what should be checked before applying?
A grant of 20% of eligible investment excluding VAT, up to €5,000. Recorded conditions: for mobile retail at markets, the business must hold a mobile trader card and take part in at least 6 markets a month and/or show at least 6 pitches a month in municipalities of the territory; when being created, it must undertake on its honour to hold these markets and/or pitches within 6 months of the aid notification. For mobile retail with rounds, the business must show at least one round covering 4 days a week in one or more rural municipalities; when being created, it must undertake to run at least one round covering 4 days a week no later than 6 months after its application. 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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