Aid for retail, crafts and services in Loire Forez
Independent or franchised businesses must operate in the area, mainly serve end consumers and meet the area and turnover thresholds published by the agglomeration. The base aid represents 10% of eligible costs excluding VAT, for a cost base of €10,000 to €50,000 excluding VAT and a maximum grant of €5,000, subject to available funds.
Loire Forez Agglomération offers investment aid for local shops, craft businesses and services located in town or village centres or certain rural municipalities. The scheme notably covers modernising premises, business equipment, accessibility, security and shop window renovation.
Funded by CA Loire Forez
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Who can apply
Sedentary local businesses in the Loire Forez area, with a point of sale open to the public. For shops, an area of 400 m² or less and annual turnover excluding VAT below €2 million. Projects in shopping centres or outlying zones are excluded, except as stated for production craft businesses.
Eligibility conditions
Costs must concern setting up, taking over, developing or renovating premises and equipment. Investments must be made within 12 months of notification; invoices and documents must be provided within a further two months. The aid depends on available funds and the applicable combination rules.
What the scheme covers
Modernising premises and business equipment, accessibility, security, digital technologies linked to accessibility and shop window renovation. Costs must remain within the categories published by Loire Forez.
Amount and funding terms
Base aid: 10% of eligible costs excluding VAT, cost base of €10,000 to €50,000 excluding VAT, grant cap of €5,000. An environmental bonus of 10% may be added for eligible sustainable costs. For certain takeovers of shops closed for less than a year in rural municipalities with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants, the cost base can reach €75,000 excluding VAT and the aid 20%, capped at €7,500.
How to apply
Step 1: send a letter of intent before the operation starts. The acknowledgement of receipt sets the start date for eligibility but does not constitute an award. Step 2: send the full application within three months of this acknowledgement of receipt, with the supporting documents and quotes requested.
Timeline
The application must be sent within three months of the acknowledgement of receipt of the letter of intent. After notification, investments must be made within 12 months, with two further months to provide the invoices. Confirm the budget availability before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- CA Loire Forez
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €7,500
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- Funding rate
- 10%
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- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the base amount?
10% of eligible costs excluding VAT, for a cost base of €10,000 to €50,000 excluding VAT, up to €5,000.
Must I wait before starting the works?
Yes. The letter of intent must be sent before the operation starts.
Which businesses are targeted?
Local shops and craft/service activities in the area, subject to conditions on location, area and turnover.
Official source
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