Aid for everyday shops and services in village centres
Aid for everyday shops and services in village centres: supporting economic activity in village centres, the development of mobile trading and short supply chains. Expenditure, beneficiaries and caps should be checked against the current rules before submitting the application.
The “Aid for everyday shops and services in village centres” scheme aims to support economic activity in village centres, the development of mobile trading and short supply chains. Geographical eligibility: village-centre projects located within the ORT (Territorial Revitalisation Operation) perimeter for La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois, within the ORT perimeter or the commercial frontage for Montbron, and according to the village-centre map for the other municipalities; mobile trading and short-supply-chain projects across the whole community territory. 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 de la Rochefoucauld-Porte du Périgord
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Who can apply
Eligible public according to the catalogue: craft, retail or service businesses with fewer than 10 employees; with annual turnover below €900,000 excluding VAT; registered (or in the process of setting up); producing and selling goods or services. Not eligible: property holding companies (SCI); banking and insurance activities, franchised businesses, liberal professions, estate agents and health professionals; projects financed by leasing, lease-purchase or hire-purchase; operating costs and stocks of consumables or goods; self-build costs corresponding to the value of time spent (only the cost of materials may be taken into account); simple replacement of depreciated or obsolete equipment; creating and maintaining yards, car parks and fences; expenditure strictly below €300 excluding VAT; cash payment of invoices; projects located in business parks.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the business must be up to date with its tax and social security obligations and provide a certificate (except for new businesses). For works and fitting-out projects, the beneficiary must provide the works authorisation or building permit. Mobile traders must carry out more than 50% of their rounds within the community territory.
What the scheme covers
Operations or expenditure listed. Geographical eligibility: village-centre projects located within the ORT (Territorial Revitalisation Operation) perimeter for La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois; within the ORT perimeter or the commercial frontage for Montbron; according to the village-centre map for the other municipalities. Mobile trading and short-supply-chain projects: the whole community territory. Eligible projects for village-centre economic activity and short supply chains: property and intangible investment — structural and finishing works and fitting out of premises (excluding purchase of land and property); renovation of the business building; improvement of shop windows and frontages; purchase of a business (takeover of equipment only); advertising, communication and website creation; activity-related training for business owners and employees; certification and labelling costs. Equipment investment: equipment and machinery linked to the creation, takeover and development of the business; new equipment or used equipment under warranty. Eligible projects for mobile trading: purchase of the vehicle used for rounds and/or fitting out of the vehicle (new or used).
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of 30% of eligible investment excluding VAT, capped at €5,000 (€6,000 with the bonus). A bonus raises the grant cap by €1,000 for: investment contributing to the ecological transition (energy consumption of equipment and/or the building, better waste management through the circular economy, preservation of water resources); or completion of entrepreneurship training modules by the business’s managers or future managers. This aid can be combined with LEADER programme aid. It is granted under the European de minimis regime, which limits total public aid to €200,000 per business over 3 consecutive financial years.
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 de la Rochefoucauld-Porte du Périgord
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 30%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this aid?
Eligible public according to the catalogue: craft, retail or service businesses with fewer than 10 employees; with annual turnover below €900,000 excluding VAT; registered (or in the process of setting up); producing and selling goods or services. Not eligible: property holding companies (SCI); banking and insurance activities, franchised businesses, liberal professions, estate agents and health professionals; projects financed by leasing, lease-purchase or hire-purchase; operating costs and stocks of consumables or goods; self-build costs corresponding to the value of time spent (only the cost of materials may be taken into account); simple replacement of depreciated or obsolete equipment; creating and maintaining yards, car parks and fences; expenditure strictly below €300 excluding VAT; cash payment of invoices; projects located in business parks.
What expenditure can be funded?
Operations or expenditure listed. Geographical eligibility: village-centre projects located within the ORT (Territorial Revitalisation Operation) perimeter for La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois; within the ORT perimeter or the commercial frontage for Montbron; according to the village-centre map for the other municipalities. Mobile trading and short-supply-chain projects: the whole community territory. Eligible projects for village-centre economic activity and short supply chains: property and intangible investment — structural and finishing works and fitting out of premises (excluding purchase of land and property); renovation of the business building; improvement of shop windows and frontages; purchase of a business (takeover of equipment only); advertising, communication and website creation; activity-related training for business owners and employees; certification and labelling costs. Equipment investment: equipment and machinery linked to the creation, takeover and development of the business; new equipment or used equipment under warranty. Eligible projects for mobile trading: purchase of the vehicle used for rounds and/or fitting out of the vehicle (new or used).
What is the amount of the aid?
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of 30% of eligible investment excluding VAT, capped at €5,000 (€6,000 with the bonus). A bonus raises the grant cap by €1,000 for: investment contributing to the ecological transition (energy consumption of equipment and/or the building, better waste management through the circular economy, preservation of water resources); or completion of entrepreneurship training modules by the business’s managers or future managers. This aid can be combined with LEADER programme aid. It is granted under the European de minimis regime, which limits total public aid to €200,000 per business over 3 consecutive financial years.
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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