Direct aid for retail and craft activities
The direct aid for retail and craft activities is aimed at the profiles mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs with turnover below €1,000,000, not subject to an EU exclusion; retail and craft businesses with no more than 10 employees, planning to set up or develop in the territory of the Communauté d’Agglomération de Bar-Le-Duc - Sud Meuse, registered in the RNE. Not eligible: businesses that have already received investment aid from the Communauté d’Agglomération de Bar-Le-Duc - Sud Meuse in the last 5 years; insurance firms; mutual insurers; banks; associations; liberal professions; hotels and restaurants run as franchises or belonging to a group; fast-food outlets; estate agencies; medical and paramedical practices. The operations identified include: aid for carrying out works: expenditure on creating or restoring business premises and/or accessibility. Excluded: fit-out works; routine maintenance and simple replacement works; works carried out by the business itself, except those within the business’s professional specialism; works in business premises not separate from the home; electrical compliance works, unless combined with thermal renovation works; outdoor fit-out works; connection works to dry and wet networks on public land. Aid for purchasing equipment: vehicles or equipment for professional use, new or second-hand, with at least a one-year guarantee. Excluded: equipment rental, including leasing or financial leasing; second-hand equipment that has received a grant. The amount indicated is: works: a grant of 15% of eligible expenditure. Equipment: a grant of 20% of eligible expenditure. This amount is an indication to be confirmed: the rules in force, available budget and applicable caps must be checked with the funder.
Direct aid for retail and craft activities: this scheme aims at supporting businesses in their projects to set up or develop in the territory of the Communauté d’Agglomération de Bar-Le-Duc - Sud Meuse. The catalogue mentions the following operations: aid for carrying out works: expenditure on creating or restoring business premises and/or accessibility. Excluded: fit-out works; routine maintenance and simple replacement works; works carried out by the business itself, except those within the business’s professional specialism; works in business premises not separate from the home; electrical compliance works, unless combined with thermal renovation works; outdoor fit-out works; connection works to dry and wet networks on public land. Aid for purchasing equipment: vehicles or equipment for professional use, new or second-hand, with at least a one-year guarantee. Excluded: equipment rental, including leasing or financial leasing; second-hand equipment that has received a grant. Funding and eligibility must be confirmed against the official rules and the applicant’s situation. The territory mentioned on this page is: CA de Bar-Le-Duc - Sud Meuse. Before any spending, check whether the application must be submitted before any commitment.
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions: SMEs with turnover below €1,000,000, not subject to an EU exclusion; retail and craft businesses with no more than 10 employees, planning to set up or develop in the territory of the Communauté d’Agglomération de Bar-Le-Duc - Sud Meuse, registered in the RNE. Not eligible: businesses that have already received investment aid from the Communauté d’Agglomération de Bar-Le-Duc - Sud Meuse in the last 5 years; insurance firms; mutual insurers; banks; associations; liberal professions; hotels and restaurants run as franchises or belonging to a group; fast-food outlets; estate agencies; medical and paramedical practices. Confirm the legal status, location, sector and any exclusions in the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the business must have retail or craft premises with a total floor area below 400 m². The aid application must be made before the investment. Eligible investment amounts: works, between €2,500 and €50,000 excluding VAT; equipment, between €2,000 and €25,000 excluding VAT (€30,000 for the purchase of a hybrid or electric utility vehicle). Check in particular the application date, that costs have not started, the combination rules and any obligations to maintain the activity.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned: aid for carrying out works: expenditure on creating or restoring business premises and/or accessibility. Excluded: fit-out works; routine maintenance and simple replacement works; works carried out by the business itself, except those within the business’s professional specialism; works in business premises not separate from the home; electrical compliance works, unless combined with thermal renovation works; outdoor fit-out works; connection works to dry and wet networks on public land. Aid for purchasing equipment: vehicles or equipment for professional use, new or second-hand, with at least a one-year guarantee. Excluded: equipment rental, including leasing or financial leasing; second-hand equipment that has received a grant. Do not consider a cost eligible without confirmation of the cost base, period and exclusions.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: works: a grant of 15% of eligible expenditure. Equipment: a grant of 20% of eligible expenditure. The amount awarded is not guaranteed and depends on the accepted cost base, regulatory caps, co-financing and the funder’s decision. Check the current version of the rules before taking any action.
How to apply
1. Check the eligibility of the applicant and the project with the funder. 2. Have the costs, cost base and co-financing confirmed. 3. Prepare the quotes, financing plans and supporting documents requested. 4. Apply before any commitment where the rules require it. 5. Wait for the acknowledgement of receipt or the decision before starting operations if a prior application rule applies.
Timeline
No closing date is confirmed for all cases. Check the opening period, any committee dates and review times directly with the funder. Do not consider the aid open without a recent check.
Key facts
- Funder
- CA Bar-Le-Duc - Sud Meuse
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 15%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the “Direct aid for retail and craft activities”?
Supporting businesses in their projects to set up or develop in the territory of the Communauté d’Agglomération de Bar-Le-Duc - Sud Meuse.
What amount can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates: works: a grant of 15% of eligible expenditure. Equipment: a grant of 20% of eligible expenditure. The amount granted depends on the accepted cost base, caps, available budget and the funder’s decision. Confirm the scale in force before building the financing plan.
Who can apply for this aid?
The scheme mentions in particular: SMEs with turnover below €1,000,000, not subject to an EU exclusion; retail and craft businesses with no more than 10 employees, planning to set up or develop in the territory of the Communauté d’Agglomération de Bar-Le-Duc - Sud Meuse, registered in the RNE. Not eligible: businesses that have already received investment aid from the Communauté d’Agglomération de Bar-Le-Duc - Sud Meuse in the last 5 years; insurance firms; mutual insurers; banks; associations; liberal professions; hotels and restaurants run as franchises or belonging to a group; fast-food outlets; estate agencies; medical and paramedical practices. Eligibility must be confirmed according to the applicant’s status, activity, location and any exclusions in the official rules.
Which costs and steps should be planned?
The operations mentioned are: aid for carrying out works: expenditure on creating or restoring business premises and/or accessibility. Excluded: fit-out works; routine maintenance and simple replacement works; works carried out by the business itself, except those within the business’s professional specialism; works in business premises not separate from the home; electrical compliance works, unless combined with thermal renovation works; outdoor fit-out works; connection works to dry and wet networks on public land. Aid for purchasing equipment: vehicles or equipment for professional use, new or second-hand, with at least a one-year guarantee. Excluded: equipment rental, including leasing or financial leasing; second-hand equipment that has received a grant. The conditions indicated include: premises with a total floor area below 400 m²; an application made before the investment; works investment of between €2,500 and €50,000 excluding VAT, and equipment investment of between €2,000 and €25,000 excluding VAT (€30,000 for a hybrid or electric utility vehicle). Before signing any quote, placing an order or starting works, check with the competent funder whether a prior application is mandatory.
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