Regional Support for Social and Solidarity Economy Organisations (ARSESS)
Contributing to the funding of projects to create and develop social and solidarity economy (ESS) organisations. The operations mentioned in the catalogue include: equipment investment: purchase of equipment and/or production machinery linked to the project; full interior fitting-out of premises for a lease of 6 years or more; partial interior fitting-out of premises (air conditioning, fitting out sales areas — shelving, display units, central islands — installing specific equipment such as refrigerated display cases, cash registers, professional kitchens, etc.); creation and development of digital tools (apps, etc.). Intangible investment: training linked to the subsidised equipment; travel and accommodation costs of the trainer or trainee employee capped at €2,000; consultancy and study services linked to the project; hire of a room or space for training hours. Operating costs for starting the activity during the first quarter: purchase of initial stock (goods, raw materials); rent for the business premises; communication costs linked to launching the activity. The beneficiaries listed are: ESS organisations.
Regional aid for social and solidarity economy organisations (ARSESS): contributing to the funding of projects to create and develop social and solidarity economy (ESS) organisations. This page summarises the information available in the catalogue to help with a first eligibility check.
Funded by Région Guadeloupe
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: ESS organisations. This description is not confirmation of eligibility; check the legal form, size, sector, location and any exclusions in the official documentation.
Eligibility conditions
The detailed conditions are not recorded in the catalogue. Obtain the official rules or guidance notes to check eligibility, exclusions, supporting documents, combination rules and the application timetable.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned in the catalogue: equipment investment: purchase of equipment and/or production machinery linked to the project; full interior fitting-out of premises for a lease of 6 years or more; partial interior fitting-out of premises (air conditioning, fitting out sales areas — shelving, display units, central islands — installing specific equipment such as refrigerated display cases, cash registers, professional kitchens, etc.); creation and development of digital tools (apps, etc.). Intangible investment: training linked to the subsidised equipment; travel and accommodation costs of the trainer or trainee employee capped at €2,000; consultancy and study services linked to the project; hire of a room or space for training hours. Operating costs for starting the activity during the first quarter: purchase of initial stock (goods, raw materials); rent for the business premises; communication costs linked to launching the activity. 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: grant capped at a maximum of 70% of the total eligible costs (or eligible cost base), up to €56,000. A 5-point bonus may be granted if the activity meets certain criteria (not cumulative per criterion): being located in the following priority economic development zones — the southern islands (La Désirade, Marie-Galante, Les Saintes), the Côte sous le Vent, northern Grande-Terre, the Grands Fonds area and mountain areas (for example La Soufrière), the Towns of Art and History Pointe-à-Pitre and Basse-Terre; demonstrating social innovation (in approach or process); being led by people who are excluded or come from an integration workshop or project (for example people with disabilities, people far from employment or released from prison); offering a special price to make the product accessible and affordable to excluded or vulnerable people, assessed on the basis of a reduction of at least 60% in net margin. 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://aides.regionguadeloupe.fr/Aide-Regionale-aux-structures-de-l-economie-sociale-et-solidaire-ARSESS. 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 Guadeloupe
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €56,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 70%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Guadeloupe
Frequently asked questions
Who is the regional aid for social and solidarity economy organisations (ARSESS) for?
The catalogue mentions the following beneficiaries: ESS organisations. The exact definition and exclusions must be confirmed in the official documentation.
What amount can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates: grant capped at a maximum of 70% of the total eligible costs (or eligible cost base), up to €56,000. A 5-point bonus may be granted if the activity meets certain criteria (not cumulative per criterion): being located in the following priority economic development zones — the southern islands (La Désirade, Marie-Galante, Les Saintes), the Côte sous le Vent, northern Grande-Terre, the Grands Fonds area and mountain areas (for example La Soufrière), the Towns of Art and History Pointe-à-Pitre and Basse-Terre; demonstrating social innovation (in approach or process); being led by people who are excluded or come from an integration workshop or project (for example people with disabilities, people far from employment or released from prison); offering a special price to make the product accessible and affordable to excluded or vulnerable people, assessed on the basis of a reduction of at least 60% in net margin. The scale, cap, cost base and combination rules must be checked with the funder.
Which operations can be funded?
The operations mentioned are: equipment investment: purchase of equipment and/or production machinery linked to the project; full interior fitting-out of premises for a lease of 6 years or more; partial interior fitting-out of premises (air conditioning, fitting out sales areas — shelving, display units, central islands — installing specific equipment such as refrigerated display cases, cash registers, professional kitchens, etc.); creation and development of digital tools (apps, etc.). Intangible investment: training linked to the subsidised equipment; travel and accommodation costs of the trainer or trainee employee capped at €2,000; consultancy and study services linked to the project; hire of a room or space for training hours. Operating costs for starting the activity during the first quarter: purchase of initial stock (goods, raw materials); rent for the business premises; communication costs linked to launching the activity. 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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