Aid for shopkeepers and craftspeople
Aid for shopkeepers and craftspeople: Support crafts and retail in the Communauté d’Agglomération du Pays de Laon. Expenditure, beneficiaries and caps should be checked against the current rules before submitting the application.
The “Aid for shopkeepers and craftspeople” scheme aims to support crafts and retail in the Communauté d’Agglomération du Pays de Laon. The catalogue notably mentions the following operations: for shopkeepers: interior layout of the retail sales area; improvement works (shop window, signs, façade, etc.); IT and office investment; purchase of a new vehicle; security works (alarm, metal shutter, reinforced locks, video security equipment, etc.); accessibility works for disabled people. Before committing any expenditure, have the funder confirm the geographical perimeter, the date from which expenditure is eligible and the documents to attach.
Funded by CA du Pays de Laon
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Who can apply
Eligible public according to the catalogue: businesses or companies registered in the RNE; domiciled in the territory of the Communauté d’Agglomération du Pays de Laon (head office and establishment) for more than 12 months (except for takeovers of a retail or craft business); up to date with their tax and social security obligations; with a sales area below 150 m²; employing fewer than 10 people; with turnover below €1 million.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the investment must be at least €4,000 and at most €30,000 excluding VAT.
What the scheme covers
Operations or expenditure listed: for shopkeepers: interior layout of the retail sales area; improvement works (shop window, signs, façade, etc.); IT and office investment; purchase of a new vehicle; security works (alarm, metal shutter, reinforced locks, video security equipment, etc.); accessibility works for disabled people. For craftspeople: modernisation of production tools; investment in new productive equipment; IT and office investment; purchase of a new vehicle; security works (alarm, metal shutter, reinforced locks, video security equipment, etc.); accessibility works for disabled people.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of 25% of eligible expenditure, up to €7,500.
How to apply
Before applying: 1) confirm that the head office or establishment and the project are located in the territory covered; 2) request the current rules and application form; 3) have the eligible expenditure and timetable validated; 4) prepare quotes, proof of registration, financial information and the certificates requested; 5) submit the application and wait for the acknowledgement of receipt before making any commitment if the rules require it. This list is indicative and should be confirmed with the funder.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is confirmed on this page. Check with the funder whether the scheme is open, whether applications are accepted on a rolling basis or through a call for projects, and from what date expenditure can begin.
Key facts
- Funder
- CA du Pays de Laon
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €7,500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 25%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this aid?
Businesses or companies registered in the RNE; domiciled in the territory of the Communauté d’Agglomération du Pays de Laon (head office and establishment) for more than 12 months (except for takeovers of a retail or craft business); up to date with their tax and social security obligations; with a sales area below 150 m²; employing fewer than 10 people; with turnover below €1 million.
What expenditure can be funded?
For shopkeepers: interior layout of the retail sales area; improvement works (shop window, signs, façade, etc.); IT and office investment; purchase of a new vehicle; security works (alarm, metal shutter, reinforced locks, video security equipment, etc.); accessibility works for disabled people. For craftspeople: modernisation of production tools; investment in new productive equipment; IT and office investment; purchase of a new vehicle; security works (alarm, metal shutter, reinforced locks, video security equipment, etc.); accessibility works for disabled people.
What is the amount of the aid?
A grant of 25% of eligible expenditure, up to €7,500.
When should the application be submitted?
Check that the scheme is open and apply before making any commitment where the rules require it. The timetable should be confirmed directly with the funder.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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