Support for Studies and Works for Wood Energy Projects
Aid for studies and works for wood energy projects: contributing to the development of biomass boilers and heat networks to support wood mobilisation, outlets for the sector and the achievement of renewable biomass energy targets; supporting local wood pellet production and wood energy supply and storage platforms. Beneficiaries listed: all project owners with a valid SIRET number and APE code. Not eligible: private individuals; organisations subject to income tax or whose property (a house or flat) is intended for sale and has an individual wood installation (bed and breakfasts are not covered by this scheme and may apply for public aid for individuals). Amount: studies: grant of up to 50% of the feasibility study cost for a private applicant, 70% for a public applicant. Wood boiler or heat network works below 600 MWh: up to 30% for a public applicant, 25% for a private applicant. Creation or extension of a heat network: grant of 60%, capped at €400 per linear metre; pellet production units: grant of up to 25% of eligible costs; wood energy platforms: grant of up to 40% of eligible costs.
Contributing to the development of biomass boilers and heat networks to support wood mobilisation, outlets for the sector and the achievement of renewable biomass energy targets; supporting local wood pellet production and wood energy supply and storage platforms. Geographical scope indicated in the catalogue: territorial aid. The beneficiaries mentioned are: all project owners with a valid SIRET number and APE code. Not eligible: private individuals; organisations subject to income tax or whose property (a house or flat) is intended for sale and has an individual wood installation (bed and breakfasts are not covered by this scheme and may apply for public aid for individuals). Before committing any cost, confirm with the funder the applicable criteria, the application period and the documents expected.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: all project owners with a valid SIRET number and APE code. Not eligible: private individuals; organisations subject to income tax or whose property (a house or flat) is intended for sale and has an individual wood installation (bed and breakfasts are not covered by this scheme and may apply for public aid for individuals). Check the official definition of beneficiaries, any exclusions and the conditions on size, status or location.
Eligibility conditions
The detailed conditions are not recorded in the available data. Checking the official rules is essential before any decision.
What the scheme covers
Operations and costs mentioned: studies; creation or extension of heat networks; pellet production units; wood energy platforms. The list above reflects the catalogue data and does not replace the official list of eligible costs.
Amount and funding terms
Amount and form of aid: studies: grant of up to 50% of the feasibility study cost for a private applicant, 70% for a public applicant. Wood boiler or heat network works below 600 MWh: up to 30% for a public applicant, 25% for a private applicant. Creation or extension of a heat network: grant of 60%, capped at €400 per linear metre; pellet production units: grant of up to 25% of eligible costs; wood energy platforms: grant of up to 40% of eligible costs.
How to apply
Steps to plan for the aid for studies and works for wood energy projects: 1) identify the managing body and consult the rules in force; 2) check the eligibility of the applicant, the project and the costs; 3) prepare quotes, the timetable, the financing plan and the required documents; 4) submit the application through the official channel; 5) wait for written confirmation of the aid conditions before considering the funding secured. Do not start costs without checking the start-date rules.
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the source catalogue. This alone does not establish that the call is open today. Confirm the application period and current status with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €400
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 60%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Frequently asked questions
Who is the aid for studies and works for wood energy projects for?
All project owners with a valid SIRET number and APE code. Not eligible: private individuals; organisations subject to income tax or whose property (a house or flat) is intended for sale and has an individual wood installation (bed and breakfasts are not covered by this scheme and may apply for public aid for individuals).
What amount can be obtained?
Studies: grant of up to 50% of the feasibility study cost for a private applicant, 70% for a public applicant. Wood boiler or heat network works below 600 MWh: up to 30% for a public applicant, 25% for a private applicant. Creation or extension of a heat network: grant of 60%, capped at €400 per linear metre; pellet production units: grant of up to 25% of eligible costs; wood energy platforms: grant of up to 40% of eligible costs.
Which operations are eligible?
Studies; creation or extension of heat networks; pellet production units; wood energy platforms.
How can I check that the scheme is open?
Consult the funder’s official page and check the application date, the available budget and the conditions in force before committing costs.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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