Aid for shops in town and village centres
Aid for shops in town and village centres: supporting the creation or modernisation of shop fronts and sales areas. Expenditure, beneficiaries and caps should be checked against the current rules before submitting the application.
The “Aid for shops in town and village centres” scheme aims to support the creation or modernisation of shop fronts and sales areas. The catalogue notably mentions the following operations: fitting out, renovation, modernisation and security works for the sales area; creation or improvement of the shop front; furniture specific to the business; production equipment (only when co-financed with FISAC); packaging equipment (only when co-financed with FISAC). 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 Ardenne Métropole
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Who can apply
Eligible public according to the catalogue: businesses and associations with an economic activity that: have fewer than 50 employees (or full-time equivalents) at the date of application; have turnover below €10 million excluding VAT, or a balance-sheet total below €10 million, at the date of application; are registered in the RNE or declared to the Prefecture and hold a SIRET number; make their investment in the territory; are up to date with their social security and tax obligations; and are not more than 25% owned by a business, or jointly by several businesses, that does not meet these criteria. Not eligible: activities legally dependent on a major retail network (e.g. branches); financial and insurance activities and estate agencies; businesses carrying out intra-group activities whose main activity is head-office activities or business and management consultancy; regulated professions and all professions that are neither commercial, craft, industrial nor agricultural and that have a professional order or chamber and a code of ethics; liberal, medical and paramedical professions; property holding companies (SCI); rental activities (equipment, vehicles, etc.); seasonal activities; tourist accommodation (hotels, guest rooms, gîtes, etc.); retail businesses with a sales area over 300 m²; establishments located in business parks (retail, craft, etc.) and in outlying shopping centres, except collective sales outlets for local producers.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: beneficiary businesses must carry out an investment programme of at least €7,500 excluding VAT. Works and purchases must be carried out by professionals registered in the RNE. The investment programme must be completed within 24 months of notification of the grant award decision.
What the scheme covers
Operations or expenditure listed: fitting out, renovation, modernisation and security works for the sales area; creation or improvement of the shop front; furniture specific to the business; production equipment (only when co-financed with FISAC); packaging equipment (only when co-financed with FISAC). Not eligible: equipment purchased in order to be rented out; investment programmes relating solely to accessibility issues; IT equipment and management and office software; consumables; purchases financed through financial leasing (leasing, lease-purchase, LOA, etc.).
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of 30% of eligible investment excluding VAT for the shop front and 20% of eligible investment excluding VAT for the sales area, capped at €10,000. At least one year must elapse before any new aid application.
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
- Ardenne Métropole
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €10,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 30%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Grand Est
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this aid?
Eligible public according to the catalogue: businesses and associations with an economic activity that: have fewer than 50 employees (or full-time equivalents) at the date of application; have turnover below €10 million excluding VAT, or a balance-sheet total below €10 million, at the date of application; are registered in the RNE or declared to the Prefecture and hold a SIRET number; make their investment in the territory; are up to date with their social security and tax obligations; and are not more than 25% owned by a business, or jointly by several businesses, that does not meet these criteria. Not eligible: activities legally dependent on a major retail network (e.g. branches); financial and insurance activities and estate agencies; businesses carrying out intra-group activities whose main activity is head-office activities or business and management consultancy; regulated professions and all professions that are neither commercial, craft, industrial nor agricultural and that have a professional order or chamber and a code of ethics; liberal, medical and paramedical professions; property holding companies (SCI); rental activities (equipment, vehicles, etc.); seasonal activities; tourist accommodation (hotels, guest rooms, gîtes, etc.); retail businesses with a sales area over 300 m²; establishments located in business parks (retail, craft, etc.) and in outlying shopping centres, except collective sales outlets for local producers.
What expenditure can be funded?
Operations or expenditure listed: fitting out, renovation, modernisation and security works for the sales area; creation or improvement of the shop front; furniture specific to the business; production equipment (only when co-financed with FISAC); packaging equipment (only when co-financed with FISAC). Not eligible: equipment purchased in order to be rented out; investment programmes relating solely to accessibility issues; IT equipment and management and office software; consumables; purchases financed through financial leasing (leasing, lease-purchase, LOA, etc.).
What is the amount of the aid?
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of 30% of eligible investment excluding VAT for the shop front and 20% of eligible investment excluding VAT for the sales area, capped at €10,000. At least one year must elapse before any new aid application.
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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