Aid for renovating shop fronts and signs and making shops accessible
Encourage shopkeepers to carry out works to improve the appearance of shop fronts (materials, awnings, etc.) and accessibility (removable ramp, interior lowering, etc.). The operations mentioned in the catalogue notably include: shop-front works: joinery (supply and fitting) — replacement, renovation; glazing (supply and fitting); renovation of carved wooden façades; façade cleaning; uncovering masonry facings by removing cladding and surround materials; signs — removal, fitting and supply (flat or projecting, illuminated or not); awnings (supply and fitting); anti-intrusion grille and box (supply and fitting); roller shutter (the box must not be visible from the public highway); concealing networks (visible pipes, cables and technical boxes on the façade); exterior lighting (if installed as part of an energy-saving approach, which must appear in the quote); anti-pigeon devices. Accessibility works for access to the shop (temporary or permanent): removable or drawer ramp; removal and/or integration into the building of steps projecting onto the public highway; interior lowering for a ramp; concrete ramp on private land; doorbell/call chime; intercom/video intercom for a secondary entrance for people with reduced mobility; visual contrast for glazed areas. The beneficiaries listed are: shopkeepers registered in the trade and companies register or the trades register; occupying premises with a sales area under 300 m²; with their landlord’s agreement (if different from the shopkeeper); located in town and village centres. Not eligible: liberal professions (except pharmacies); service activities such as banks, insurance firms, estate agencies, temporary employment agencies and all paramedical services; branches; shopkeepers who have already received CARENE aid to renovate the same commercial premises (lease); landlords (if different from the shopkeeper). Specific conditions are indicated and should be compared with the applicable rules.
Aid for renovating shop fronts and signs and making shops accessible: Encourage shopkeepers to carry out works to improve the appearance of shop fronts (materials, awnings, etc.) and accessibility (removable ramp, interior lowering, etc.). This page summarises the information available in the catalogue to help you carry out an initial eligibility check.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: shopkeepers registered in the trade and companies register or the trades register; occupying premises with a sales area under 300 m²; with their landlord’s agreement (if different from the shopkeeper); located in town and village centres. Not eligible: liberal professions (except pharmacies); service activities such as banks, insurance firms, estate agencies, temporary employment agencies and all paramedical services; branches; shopkeepers who have already received CARENE aid to renovate the same commercial premises (lease); landlords (if different from the shopkeeper). This description is not confirmation of eligibility; check the legal form, size, sector, location and any exclusions in the official documentation.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the minimum amount of works is €1,500. Before applying, confirm the criteria on the application date, the supporting documents required, the combination rules and, where applicable, the obligation to apply before starting the project or committing expenditure.
What the scheme covers
Operations or expenditure mentioned in the catalogue: shop-front works: joinery (supply and fitting) — replacement, renovation; glazing (supply and fitting); renovation of carved wooden façades; façade cleaning; uncovering masonry facings by removing cladding and surround materials; signs — removal, fitting and supply (flat or projecting, illuminated or not); awnings (supply and fitting); anti-intrusion grille and box (supply and fitting); roller shutter (the box must not be visible from the public highway); concealing networks (visible pipes, cables and technical boxes on the façade); exterior lighting (if installed as part of an energy-saving approach, which must appear in the quote); anti-pigeon devices. Accessibility works for access to the shop (temporary or permanent): removable or drawer ramp; removal and/or integration into the building of steps projecting onto the public highway; interior lowering for a ramp; concrete ramp on private land; doorbell/call chime; intercom/video intercom for a secondary entrance for people with reduced mobility; visual contrast for glazed areas. This list should be compared with the official list of eligible expenditure and exclusions. Do not assume an item of expenditure is eligible without written or regulatory confirmation.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant capped at €50,000 and representing 25% of the works excluding VAT for shop-front works and 30% of the works excluding VAT for works to make the shop accessible to people with reduced mobility. Where a building is renovated as a whole (aid granted by the CARENE Housing department), a 5% grant bonus may be awarded, the aim being to enhance heritage and achieve a coherent overall rehabilitation between the ground floor and the upper floor(s). This is not independent confirmation of the current scale; check the cap, expenditure base, rate and combination rules in the official rules before any decision.
How to apply
No usable link is available. Identify the funder’s official page, the current rules and the application form before applying. Prepare a project description, a detailed budget and the supporting documents required by the scheme.
Timeline
No reliable deadline has been confirmed. Check the application dates, frequency, available funding and current status with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Saint-Nazaire Agglo
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 30%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Who is this aid for?
The catalogue mentions the following beneficiaries: shopkeepers registered in the trade and companies register or the trades register; occupying premises with a sales area under 300 m²; with their landlord’s agreement (if different from the shopkeeper); located in town and village centres. Not eligible: liberal professions (except pharmacies); service activities such as banks, insurance firms, estate agencies, temporary employment agencies and all paramedical services; branches; shopkeepers who have already received CARENE aid to renovate the same commercial premises (lease); landlords (if different from the shopkeeper). The exact definition and exclusions should be confirmed in the official documentation.
What amount can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates: a grant capped at €50,000 and representing 25% of the works excluding VAT for shop-front works and 30% of the works excluding VAT for works to make the shop accessible to people with reduced mobility. Where a building is renovated as a whole (aid granted by the CARENE Housing department), a 5% grant bonus may be awarded, the aim being to enhance heritage and achieve a coherent overall rehabilitation between the ground floor and the upper floor(s). The scale, cap, expenditure base and combination rules should be checked with the funder.
Which operations can be funded?
The operations mentioned are: shop-front works: joinery (supply and fitting) — replacement, renovation; glazing (supply and fitting); renovation of carved wooden façades; façade cleaning; uncovering masonry facings by removing cladding and surround materials; signs — removal, fitting and supply (flat or projecting, illuminated or not); awnings (supply and fitting); anti-intrusion grille and box (supply and fitting); roller shutter (the box must not be visible from the public highway); concealing networks (visible pipes, cables and technical boxes on the façade); exterior lighting (if installed as part of an energy-saving approach, which must appear in the quote); anti-pigeon devices. Accessibility works for access to the shop (temporary or permanent): removable or drawer ramp; removal and/or integration into the building of steps projecting onto the public highway; interior lowering for a ramp; concrete ramp on private land; doorbell/call chime; intercom/video intercom for a secondary entrance for people with reduced mobility; visual contrast for glazed areas. Only the applicable rules can confirm which expenditure is accepted or excluded.
How should I prepare the application?
Consult the official page and current rules, confirm eligibility and deadlines, then gather the project description, budget and required supporting documents. Check whether the application must be submitted before the project starts.
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