Modernisation Support for Press Distributors
The aid targets kiosks and press retailers for equipment linked to displaying and managing press products. As the 2026 funds are reported as used up, check with the ministry whether a new campaign exists before considering a project.
This page describes the national aid to modernise press points of sale, notably the sales area, computerisation and signage. Note: the catalogue indicates that the 2026 budget has been used up. This is therefore reference information, not a promise of funding currently available.
Funded by Ministère de la Culture
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Who can apply
Newspaper kiosk operators; specialist press retailers with small floor areas; other press retailers. Final eligibility depends on the rules and the funder’s review.
Eligibility conditions
The catalogue does not record all the conditions. Consult the official rules to check the criteria, exclusions and combination rules.
What the scheme covers
Projects to modernise the sales area (furniture and equipment directly linked to displaying the press); IT modernisation projects (hardware and software suited to managing press products); installation of the new “plume” sign in 2025 and 2026. The official list of eligible costs prevails; costs not mentioned must be confirmed before committing.
Amount and funding terms
Projects to modernise the sales area in rural areas: a grant covering 70% of eligible costs; projects to modernise the sales area in urban areas: 60% of eligible costs; computerisation projects in rural and urban areas: 60% of eligible costs; installation of the new “plume” sign: 80% in urban areas and 90% in rural areas. Caps: no cap for modernisation projects in rural areas; €25,000 for modernisation projects in urban areas; €4,000 for computerisation projects. The amount granted depends on the eligible basis, caps and the review of the application; the announced cap is not a guarantee of award.
How to apply
No new application should be promised on the basis of this page: the 2026 funds are reported as used up. Contact the ministry to find out about any new campaign.
Timeline
The catalogue indicates that the 2026 funds have been used up. Status to be checked for any later campaign; do not treat the aid as open.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère de la Culture
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €25,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 80%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Is the aid for the modernisation of press retailers still accepting applications in 2026?
No, according to the catalogue: the funds for 2026 are reported as fully used up. Contact the ministry to find out whether a new budget or campaign has been announced.
Which investments were covered by this scheme?
The page mentions furniture and equipment for displaying the press, computerisation suited to managing press products and installing the “plume” sign, according to the campaign rules.
Who was this aid for?
The catalogue cites newspaper kiosk operators, specialist press retailers with small floor areas and other press retailers. Precise eligibility depended on the ministry’s official criteria.
Can the previous rates and caps be used for a new project?
Not without confirmation. The rates and caps in the catalogue are linked to campaign arrangements and must not be treated as available while the 2026 funds are used up.
Official source
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