Digital Transformation Grant for Craft and Retail Businesses
According to les-aides.fr, for a developing business (at least one year of activity), the CCLO grant ranges from €900 to €9,000 for expenditure of between €3,000 and €30,000 excluding VAT, which works out at a rate of around 30%, although the source does not state this explicitly. Consultancy and digital service contracts, training, basic IT equipment and membership of an online marketplace are among the expenses cited. These figures relate to the CCLO’s general investment scheme, of which digital transformation is an eligible component rather than a strictly separate scheme — to be confirmed with the local authority.
Setting up an online shop, buying IT equipment or paying for digital services (professional photography, community management, etc.) is an investment that many craftspeople and retailers put off for lack of dedicated funding. The Communauté de communes Lacq-Orthez (CCLO) includes this type of expenditure in its investment grant scheme for craft and retail businesses.
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Who can apply
Retail and craft micro-businesses (TPE) and SMEs (PME) in the area of the Communauté de communes Lacq-Orthez, for developing businesses (at least one year of activity) according to the scale identified.
Eligibility conditions
The source does not set out any eligibility condition specific to the digital component beyond those of the CCLO’s general investment scheme (a craft or retail business in the area). Expenditure on the simple replacement of obsolete equipment is generally excluded from this type of scheme, but this is not explicitly confirmed here.
What the scheme covers
Consultancy and digital service contracts (photographer, web agency, community management, etc.), digital training, basic IT equipment, and membership fees for an online marketplace.
Amount and funding terms
According to les-aides.fr, for a business with at least one year of activity, the grant ranges from €900 to €9,000 for eligible expenditure of between €3,000 and €30,000 excluding VAT. The exact rate (around 30% on this calculation) is not explicitly stated by the source and must be confirmed with the CCLO.
How to apply
1. Check how long your business has been operating (at least one year for the scale identified) and that it is located in the CCLO area. 2. Contact the Communauté de communes Lacq-Orthez (Mourenx, 05 59 60 03 46) to confirm the conditions and obtain the application file. 3. Cost your digital project (equipment, services, training). 4. Submit the application before committing any expenditure.
Timeline
No application deadline has been identified; the scheme appears to operate on a rolling basis, to be confirmed with the CCLO.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Lacq-Orthez
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which expenses are covered?
According to les-aides.fr: consultancy and digital service contracts, training, basic IT equipment and membership of an online marketplace.
How much is the grant?
Between €900 and €9,000 for expenditure of between €3,000 and €30,000 excluding VAT, according to les-aides.fr, for a business with at least one year of activity.
Official source
Official CC Lacq-Orthez page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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