Aid for the ecological transition of craft businesses (La Rochefoucauld-Porte du Périgord)
**Objective.** Support investment linked to the ecological transition of craft micro-businesses. **Beneficiaries.** Craft businesses with fewer than 10 employees; with annual revenue below €2 million excluding VAT; registered (or being set up) and located in the community area; providing proof of environmental gains — energy performance diagnostic, carbon footprint assessment, energy labels, water/waste diagnostic, etc. Not eligible: property companies (SCI); activities that are not crafts. **Financing.** A grant of 30% of eligible costs, up to €6,000. **Checkpoint.** The criteria and availability must be confirmed in the official guidance applicable at the time of applying.
The aid for the ecological transition of craft businesses concerns the following projects: supporting investment linked to the ecological transition of craft micro-businesses. The catalogue indicates the following financial framework: a grant of 30% of eligible costs, up to €6,000. Before any expenditure, check that the applicant and the project meet the funder’s current criteria.
Funded by CC de la Rochefoucauld-Porte du Périgord
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Who can apply
Craft businesses with fewer than 10 employees; with annual revenue below €2 million excluding VAT; registered (or being set up) and located in the community area; providing proof of environmental gains — energy performance diagnostic, carbon footprint assessment, energy labels, water/waste diagnostic, etc. Not eligible: property companies (SCI); activities that are not crafts.
Eligibility conditions
**Beneficiaries and criteria listed** Craft businesses with fewer than 10 employees; with annual revenue below €2 million excluding VAT; registered (or being set up) and located in the community area; providing proof of environmental gains — energy performance diagnostic, carbon footprint assessment, energy labels, water/waste diagnostic, etc. Not eligible: property companies (SCI); activities that are not crafts. **Catalogue conditions** The business must be up to date with its tax and social obligations and provide a certificate (except for start-ups). For works and fit-out projects, the beneficiary must provide the works authorisation or building permit. Eligible expenditure must be at least €5,000 excluding VAT. **Check before applying** Confirm the legal form, location, age, tax and social obligations, combination rules and that the project has not started early where the rules require it.
What the scheme covers
**Operations listed** Property, equipment and/or intangible investment to: reduce the energy consumption of manufacturing processes or the building (new equipment or second-hand equipment under warranty); reduce environmental impact; improve recycling, reuse and recovery of waste generated by other businesses, or start a circular economy approach; reduce water and resource consumption; obtain an eco-label. Not eligible: projects financed by leasing, finance lease or hire purchase; running costs and building up stocks of consumables or goods; self-build costs corresponding to the value of time spent (work done yourself), where only the cost of materials can be taken into account; second-hand equipment more than 3 years old and without a warranty (except in the case of a takeover); running costs and building up stocks of consumables or goods. **Check to carry out** Compare each budget item with the rules in force and have the excluded costs confirmed by the managing department. Do not treat a cost as eligible on the basis of its title alone.
Amount and funding terms
A grant of 30% of eligible costs, up to €6,000.
How to apply
1. Check the applicant’s eligibility and geographical location (local aid). 2. Build a detailed budget and financing plan, distinguishing amounts excluding/including VAT and external/internal costs. 3. Gather the project’s supporting documents: quotes, technical presentation, timetable and administrative documents requested. 4. Apply following the official procedure and keep the acknowledgement of receipt. 5. Wait for the funder’s written confirmation before committing costs if the rules require it, then provide proof of completion and payment.
Timeline
The catalogue does not confirm a current application deadline. Check the deadline, open sessions, available budget and rules on when spending may begin with the funder before committing to the project.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC de la Rochefoucauld-Porte du Périgord
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from the aid for the ecological transition of craft businesses?
Craft businesses with fewer than 10 employees; with annual revenue below €2 million excluding VAT; registered (or being set up) and located in the community area; providing proof of environmental gains — energy performance diagnostic, carbon footprint assessment, energy labels, water/waste diagnostic, etc. Not eligible: property companies (SCI); activities that are not crafts. Final confirmation depends on the funder’s review of the application.
Which projects or costs can be financed?
Property, equipment and/or intangible investment to: reduce the energy consumption of manufacturing processes or the building (new equipment or second-hand equipment under warranty); reduce environmental impact; improve recycling, reuse and recovery of waste generated by other businesses, or start a circular economy approach; reduce water and resource consumption; obtain an eco-label. Not eligible: projects financed by leasing, finance lease or hire purchase; running costs and building up stocks of consumables or goods. Check the detailed list of eligible costs and exclusions in the rules or form in force.
How much is the aid?
A grant of 30% of eligible costs, up to €6,000. The amount actually granted depends on the expenditure base accepted, the caps, the budget available and the funder’s decision.
What steps should I take before committing costs?
Start by confirming the eligibility criteria and timetable with the Communauté de communes de La Rochefoucauld-Porte du Périgord. Prepare the quotes and budget, then check whether the application or notification must be made before any commitment. The exact rules must be confirmed in the official rules.
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