Aid for independent record shops (CNM)
Purpose: help record shops speed up modernisation and maintenance investment and broaden their stock, diversity and events. Costs or operations listed: Renovation or fit-out works (including fees); purchase of furniture, equipment and IT tools; purchase of stock of new recorded media from new talent productions, as defined by the phonographic production tax credit. Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant capped at €50,000 per shop per year, covering up to 70% of investment costs and up to 50% of eligible running costs; check the full terms with the CNM. These parameters must be compared with the official rules in force.
The CNM (national music centre) aims to help record shops speed up modernisation and maintenance investment, notably to improve how they welcome customers, manage stock and sell, and to encourage wider stock and catalogues, showcasing diversity and organising events. The criteria, amount and whether the scheme is open must be confirmed with the funder before committing any costs.
Funded by Centre national de la musique (CNM)
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Who can apply
Independent record shops: affiliated to the CNM; whose main activity (more than 50% of turnover and/or more than 50% of stock) is selling recorded media; with stock mainly made up of new media; trading for at least two years; legal entities meeting the characteristics of micro-businesses (as defined by Decree no. 2008-1354 of 18 December 2008). By way of exception, an application from a sole trader may be admissible.
Eligibility conditions
The detailed conditions must be confirmed with the funder before taking any steps.
What the scheme covers
Renovation or fit-out works (including fees); purchase of furniture, equipment and IT tools; purchase of stock of new recorded media from new talent productions, as defined by the phonographic production tax credit; one-off needs for resources, studies, diagnostics or costs of communication; organising events, in particular hosting artists paid for their performance; rent and charges for the commercial floor space devoted to the record shop activity, up to €25,000 per shop per year, on presentation of the lease.
Amount and funding terms
A grant capped at €50,000 per shop per year, covering up to 70% of investment costs and up to 50% of eligible running costs It cannot be combined with the aid for starting or taking over an independent record shop.
How to apply
The steps must be confirmed with the managing body. Consult the source referenced in the catalogue: https://cnm.fr/aides-financieres/disquaires/aide-a-la-modernisation-et-au-developpement-des-disquaires-independants/ ; check the documents required, the application channel and the application date.
Timeline
The update date and deadlines must be checked before taking any steps. No reliable deadline can be confirmed; check the opening period and deadlines on the official source.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre national de la musique (CNM)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 70%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this aid?
Independent record shops: affiliated to the CNM; whose main activity (more than 50% of turnover and/or more than 50% of stock) is selling recorded media; with stock mainly made up of new media; trading for at least two years; legal entities meeting the characteristics of micro-businesses (as defined by Decree no. 2008-1354 of 18 December 2008). By way of exception, an application from a sole trader may be admissible.
How much can be obtained?
A grant capped at €50,000 per shop per year, covering up to 70% of investment costs and up to 50% of eligible running costs It cannot be combined with the aid for starting or taking over an independent record shop.
When should I apply?
The opening timetable is not confirmed. Check the dates and whether you must apply before committing any costs with the funder.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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