Aid for food, non-food and service shops
Aid for food, non-food and service shops: contributing to the creation, maintenance and development of the activities and jobs of retail and service businesses in the territory. Expenditure, beneficiaries and caps should be checked against the current rules before submitting the application.
The “Aid for food, non-food and service shops” scheme aims to contribute to the creation, maintenance and development of the activities and jobs of retail and service businesses in the territory. The catalogue notably mentions the following operations: compliance works for establishments open to the public; energy renovation works; interior fitting out of the retail space; exterior works; acquisition of a business or premises; acquisition of furniture; acquisition of equipment and machinery needed for the activity. 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 CC Cagire Garonne Salat
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Who can apply
Eligible public according to the catalogue: businesses located in a rural municipality where private initiative is insufficient to meet the needs of the local population; registered in the RNE or subject to other mandatory start-up formalities; with no more than 500 employees; up to date with tax and social security obligations; with turnover not exceeding €1 million excluding VAT and a sales area under 400 m². The business may be in the start-up phase (actual creation with RNE registration no later than 3 months after the application) or carrying out a takeover or development project. Eligible sectors: food, non-food and service retail businesses that rent or own commercial and/or craft premises; outlets selling products from the territory’s farms; restaurants. Not eligible: liberal professions; production crafts; hotels; group accommodation (holiday centres, youth hostels, international residence centres, holiday villages, etc.); campsites; social and solidarity economy organisations outside the market sector; branches legally dependent on a major retail chain or on a business exceeding the thresholds set by the rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the beneficiary undertakes to maintain the activity on site for at least 5 years. The business must under no circumstances commit the expenditure for which it is seeking aid from the Communauté de communes before submitting the application and receiving the acknowledgement of receipt.
What the scheme covers
Operations or expenditure listed: compliance works for establishments open to the public; energy renovation works; interior fitting out of the retail space; exterior works; acquisition of a business or premises; acquisition of furniture; acquisition of equipment and machinery needed for the activity; acquisition of a vehicle directly used for sales (food truck or other), provided the majority of turnover is generated within the intercommunal territory; in the case of a business takeover, purchase of the shop sign. Not eligible: self-build costs; utility vehicles not linked to a point of sale (tow trucks, delivery vehicles, etc.); building up stock; communication materials (brochures, flyers, business cards, etc.); moving costs and storage during works; study costs.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of 10% of eligible expenditure, with the following limits: a minimum grant of €500, corresponding to minimum expenditure of €5,000 excluding VAT; a maximum grant of €5,000, corresponding to maximum expenditure of €50,000 excluding VAT. A €1,000 bonus may be awarded for applications to set up the last food shop in a municipality of the territory. A given business may benefit from the scheme only once over a 3-year period, unless the project concerns new activities.
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
- CC Cagire Garonne Salat
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
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- Minimum amount
- €500
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- Funding rate
- 10%
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- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this aid?
Eligible public according to the catalogue: businesses located in a rural municipality where private initiative is insufficient to meet the needs of the local population; registered in the RNE or subject to other mandatory start-up formalities; with no more than 500 employees; up to date with tax and social security obligations; with turnover not exceeding €1 million excluding VAT and a sales area under 400 m². The business may be in the start-up phase (actual creation with RNE registration no later than 3 months after the application) or carrying out a takeover or development project. Eligible sectors: food, non-food and service retail businesses that rent or own commercial and/or craft premises; outlets selling products from the territory’s farms; restaurants. Not eligible: liberal professions; production crafts; hotels; group accommodation (holiday centres, youth hostels, international residence centres, holiday villages, etc.); campsites; social and solidarity economy organisations outside the market sector; branches legally dependent on a major retail chain or on a business exceeding the thresholds set by the rules.
What expenditure can be funded?
Operations or expenditure listed: compliance works for establishments open to the public; energy renovation works; interior fitting out of the retail space; exterior works; acquisition of a business or premises; acquisition of furniture; acquisition of equipment and machinery needed for the activity; acquisition of a vehicle directly used for sales (food truck or other), provided the majority of turnover is generated within the intercommunal territory; in the case of a business takeover, purchase of the shop sign. Not eligible: self-build costs; utility vehicles not linked to a point of sale (tow trucks, delivery vehicles, etc.); building up stock; communication materials (brochures, flyers, business cards, etc.); moving costs and storage during works; study costs.
What is the amount of the aid?
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of 10% of eligible expenditure, with the following limits: a minimum grant of €500, corresponding to minimum expenditure of €5,000 excluding VAT; a maximum grant of €5,000, corresponding to maximum expenditure of €50,000 excluding VAT. A €1,000 bonus may be awarded for applications to set up the last food shop in a municipality of the territory. A given business may benefit from the scheme only once over a 3-year period, unless the project concerns new activities.
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
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