Regional Support for Independent Bookshops
Supporting independent bookshops’ projects: building up or strengthening their stock, and their creation, takeover, relocation or renovation. The operations mentioned in the catalogue include: building up a general stock linked to a bookshop creation project; buying a stock or developing stock for a takeover; strengthening a general stock linked to the bookshop’s development; creating a particular themed stock; carrying out works; buying furniture; buying equipment (shop sign, signage, lighting, etc.); safety works. The beneficiaries listed are: independent bookshops in Île-de-France. Specific conditions are indicated and must be compared with the applicable rules.
Regional aid for independent bookshops: supporting independent bookshops’ projects: building up or strengthening their stock, and their creation, takeover, relocation or renovation. This page summarises the information available in the catalogue to help with a first eligibility check.
Funded by Région Ile-de-France
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: independent bookshops in Île-de-France. 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: bookshops must: have the majority of their capital held by individuals involved in running the business; be a general bookshop or one specialising in a specific literary field — a shop open to the public whose main activity is selling new books — diversify the categories of backlist titles and promote all books in their diversity. Assessment also covers the nature of the bookshop (notably the bookseller’s qualifications, location, specificity, history, etc.); for building up or strengthening stock, the strategy for building up and managing the stock and its cultural character (creation, development, general stock, specific stock, etc.); for creation, takeover, relocation or renovation, the project strategy. Under the “100,000 new internships for young people in Île-de-France” measure (adopted in report no. CR 08-16 of 18 February 2016), which aims to help young people enter the labour market, final award of the regional aid is conditional on hosting intern(s) in the business. Before applying, confirm the criteria at the date of application, the required documents, the combination rules and, where applicable, the obligation to apply before starting the project or committing costs.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned in the catalogue: building up a general stock linked to a bookshop creation project; buying a stock or developing stock for a takeover; strengthening a general stock linked to the bookshop’s development; creating a particular themed stock; carrying out works; buying furniture; buying equipment (shop sign, signage, lighting, etc.); safety works. This list must be compared with the official list of eligible costs and exclusions. Do not assume a cost is eligible without written or regulatory confirmation.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a specific operating grant, allocated exclusively to the project, of up to 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT, up to €50,000. This information is not an independent confirmation of the scale in force; check the cap, cost base, rate and combination rules in the official rules before any decision.
How to apply
Sources and links in the catalogue (not independently verified): https://www.iledefrance.fr/aide-la-librairie-independante ; https://www.iledefrance.fr/sites/default/files/medias/2018/03/documents/formulaire_aide_a_la_librairie_independante.doc. Consult the funder’s page, obtain the up-to-date rules and form, then confirm the project’s eligibility and timetable before committing any costs.
Timeline
No reliable deadline has been confirmed for this scheme. Check the application dates, frequency, available budget and current status with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Ile-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Île-de-France
Frequently asked questions
Who is the regional aid for independent bookshops for?
The catalogue mentions the following beneficiaries: independent bookshops in Île-de-France. The exact definition and exclusions must be confirmed in the official documentation.
What amount can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates: a specific operating grant, allocated exclusively to the project, of up to 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT, up to €50,000. The scale, cap, cost base and combination rules must be checked with the funder.
Which operations can be funded?
The operations mentioned are: building up a general stock linked to a bookshop creation project; buying a stock or developing stock for a takeover; strengthening a general stock linked to the bookshop’s development; creating a particular themed stock; carrying out works; buying furniture; buying equipment (shop sign, signage, lighting, etc.); safety works. Only the applicable rules can confirm which costs are accepted and excluded.
How do I prepare the application?
Consult the official page and the up-to-date rules, confirm eligibility and deadlines, then gather the project description, budget and required documents. Check whether the application must be submitted before the project starts.
Official source
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