Support for Independent Bookshops
The aid for independent bookshops aims at supporting independent bookshops in the Grand Est region. Before applying, check the beneficiaries, eligible operations, caps, combination rules and timetable. This information remains to be confirmed until all the applicable terms have been checked.
The aid for independent bookshops concerns the creation, takeover, equipment and development of independent bookshops in the Grand Est. To assess a project, compare its objective, the profile of the business or applicant and the planned costs with the scheme’s criteria. The catalogue information is a starting point: the financial parameters, procedure and opening must be confirmed in the funder’s current documents.
Funded by Région Grand Est
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions: very small businesses and SMEs registered in the trade register in the Grand Est, or associations based in the Grand Est whose creation was published in the Journal officiel, selling books; with at least 50% of the capital held by one or more individuals involved in running the bookshop, or by a company whose capital is held mainly by one or more individuals, the shop manager then having full autonomy in managing the range. Not eligible: franchises; bookshops whose capital is held mainly by a financial group or a group whose main activity is selling cultural goods. Area associated in the catalogue: territorial aid. Check the required location, legal form, headcount, sector exclusions and tax/social security obligations in the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: bookshops must: sell books held in stock in premises open to the public; generate at least 40% of their annual turnover from retail sales of new books; have at least 1,000 titles listed for specialist bookshops and 1,500 for general bookshops. This summary does not replace the rules. Confirm in particular the size and age criteria, any difficulty, public aid caps, combination and the date from which the project may start.
What the scheme covers
Operations described in the catalogue: creation or takeover/transfer; investment in and modernisation of premises: fitting out, extending, renovating and refurbishing areas for receiving the public and the shopfront, purchase of equipment and furniture. Have the eligible and excluded costs, VAT treatment, internal costs, costs already incurred and required supporting documents confirmed before any order.
Amount and funding terms
Catalogue information to be confirmed: grant of up to 70% of eligible costs, up to €30,000. Do not treat the indicative amount as a funding commitment; the aid may depend on the review, the accepted costs and the available budget.
How to apply
Documented procedure: consult the catalogue source: https://www.grandest.fr/vos-aides-regionales/aide-a-la-librairie-independante/. Before committing costs, contact the funder to obtain the form and the list of documents, check the prior application rule, the quotes required and how to submit.
Timeline
Timetable: the timetable and the opening of the scheme must be confirmed with the funder. The deadline, application periods, opening status and the date from which costs are eligible must be checked on the official page or rules in force. Do not treat this aid as open without this check.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Grand Est
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €30,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 70%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Grand Est
Frequently asked questions
What is the cap of the independent bookshop aid?
The official Grand Est page shows up to €30,000 per year, up to 70% of accepted costs. The amount is awarded after review of the project and is not automatic.
Which organisations may be eligible?
The Region targets very small businesses and SMEs with an establishment in the Grand Est as well as certain associations based in the region whose main activity is selling books. The detailed criteria in the rules must be checked.
Which projects are concerned?
The official page cites creating or taking over a bookshop, investment, new uses, IT equipment, promoting stock, creating permanent jobs and book-related events.
What are the application dates?
The regional page shows three sessions: 28 February, 15 May and 15 October. Before applying, contact the regional departments and confirm the relevant session and the required documents.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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