Aid for economic restructuring (CNM)
The aid for economic restructuring supports already structured legal entities in the music sector that are in a fragile economic situation. Eligible beneficiaries: structures carrying out 80% of their activity within the CNM’s field, affiliated to the CNM, at least three years old, with at least three completed financial years and not in cessation of payments, among other criteria. The amount and arrangements below come from the catalogue and must be compared with the up-to-date official rules.
Aid for economic restructuring: supports already structured legal entities in the music sector that are in a fragile economic situation. The catalogue classes it as national aid. Access conditions, eligible costs and availability must be confirmed with the funder before any commitment.
Funded by Centre national de la musique (CNM)
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Who can apply
Structures that: carry out 80% of their activity within the field supported by the CNM (music of all genres and variety); are affiliated to the CNM; have existed for at least three years at the application date; have at least three completed financial years; are not in a state of cessation of payments; are not subject to collective insolvency proceedings; are up to date with social security bodies (certificate or payment schedule less than three months old); are up to date with the tax on variety shows; have at least one employee on a permanent contract for more than six months at the application date, full-time or part-time (excluding company officers); have turnover above €100,000 (last closed financial year); and undertake not to pay dividends for the supported financial year, nor to buy back shares, repay participating loans early or repay shareholder current-account advances. Structures without three years of existence and three financial years may apply in the event of a transfer of activity or renewal of a public service delegation, provided they can show continuity of activity and full takeover of the staff and the catalogue previously developed.
Eligibility conditions
Detailed conditions to be confirmed in the scheme’s official rules.
What the scheme covers
Staff costs; Rental or premises maintenance costs; Energy and utilities costs; Use of external expertise (consultancy and services) to define and structure the restructuring plan; Service contracts; Communication costs.
Amount and funding terms
A grant capped at €200,000, up to 25% of eligible costs. Structures supported under this programme cannot apply for the economic development aid (Article 37 of the CNM’s general aid rules, RGA) in the same financial year. A beneficiary cannot apply again for the economic restructuring aid in the two financial years following the application date. The caps and basis must be confirmed with the funder before taking any steps.
How to apply
Apply via the CNM’s online professional area (monespace.cnm.fr).
Timeline
The CNM’s official page showed a deadline of 29 September 2026 for one committee, which has now passed. Check the next sessions in the CNM professional area.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre national de la musique (CNM)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €200,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 25%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Which music organisations can apply for the CNM’s aid for economic restructuring?
The CNM’s official page targets SMEs at least 80% of whose activity falls within its field, affiliated to the CNM, normally with three years of existence and three completed financial years. They must also meet the financial, social and legal criteria set by the CNM.
How much can the aid for economic restructuring cover?
The CNM indicates aid capped at 25% of eligible costs, up to €200,000. Costs and caps must be assessed according to the rules and application file in force.
Which costs can be presented to the CNM?
The official page mentions in particular staff costs, rental and maintenance costs, energy and utilities, external services to structure the plan, service contracts and communication. Consultancy costs are capped at €500 a day and €10,000 in total.
Can I still apply for this aid in autumn 2026?
The CNM page showed a deadline of 29 September 2026 for one committee, which has passed. Check the next dates in the CNM professional area and arrange affiliation before applying.
Official source
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