Intangible Support and Skills for Cultural Businesses — External Consulting
The intangible aid and skills for cultural businesses – Use of external consultancy is aimed at the profiles mentioned in the catalogue: businesses (as defined by the EU) duly registered in the trade or crafts register of La Réunion, in a sound financial situation and up to date in particular with their tax and social security obligations. Sectors concerned: businesses in live performance and music; visual arts businesses (excluding film and audiovisual); book industry businesses; culture cafés; arts education businesses. The operations identified include: use of external services, in the form of consultancy, giving the business a better understanding of its internal and external environment in order to consolidate and grow its activity. Eligible themes for services: strategy; quality; sales; human resources management; product development; organisation and monitoring of management, financial analysis and management; introduction of new technologies. Eligible costs: costs of studies and diagnoses carried out by a commercial-sector consultant. Interventions by public bodies, trade unions or similar organisations may exceptionally be accepted where there is no regional offer able to address the problem. Ineligible costs: bank and similar charges; royalties, taxes and duties; financial charges; exceptional charges; depreciation and provisions; any costs paid in cash. The amount indicated is: short consultancy aid (less than 5 days), which may be supplemented by a longer intervention: grant of 70% of total accepted external costs excluding VAT, up to €3,800; long consultancy aid (5 days or more): grant of 50% of total accepted external costs excluding VAT, up to €15,000. The scheme is granted under the European “de minimis” regime, which limits total public aid per business to €200,000 over 3 consecutive financial years. This amount is an indication to be confirmed: the rules in force, available budget and applicable caps must be checked with the funder.
Intangible aid and skills for cultural businesses – Use of external consultancy: this scheme aims at encouraging cultural businesses to use external resources that they generally cannot access given their size, distance or the cost of these resources. The catalogue mentions the following operations: use of external services, in the form of consultancy, giving the business a better understanding of its internal and external environment in order to consolidate and grow its activity. Eligible themes for services: strategy; quality; sales; human resources management; product development; organisation and monitoring of management, financial analysis and management; introduction of new technologies. Eligible costs: costs of studies and diagnoses carried out by a commercial-sector consultant. Interventions by public bodies, trade unions or similar organisations may exceptionally be accepted where there is no regional offer able to address the problem. Ineligible costs: bank and similar charges; royalties, taxes and duties; financial charges; exceptional charges; depreciation and provisions; any costs paid in cash. Funding and eligibility must be confirmed against the official rules and the applicant’s situation. Before any spending, check whether the application must be submitted before any commitment.
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions: businesses (as defined by the EU) duly registered in the trade or crafts register of La Réunion, in a sound financial situation and up to date in particular with their tax and social security obligations. Sectors concerned: businesses in live performance and music; visual arts businesses (excluding film and audiovisual); book industry businesses; culture cafés; arts education businesses. Confirm the legal status, location, sector and any exclusions in the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: use of external expertise must meet a specific need expressed by the business and lead to a concrete result that can be assessed. 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: use of external services, in the form of consultancy, giving the business a better understanding of its internal and external environment in order to consolidate and grow its activity. Eligible themes for services: strategy; quality; sales; human resources management; product development; organisation and monitoring of management, financial analysis and management; introduction of new technologies. Eligible costs: costs of studies and diagnoses carried out by a commercial-sector consultant. Interventions by public bodies, trade unions or similar organisations may exceptionally be accepted where there is no regional offer able to address the problem. Ineligible costs: bank and similar charges; royalties, taxes and duties; financial charges; exceptional charges; depreciation and provisions; any costs paid in cash. Do not consider a cost eligible without confirmation of the cost base, period and exclusions.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: short consultancy aid (less than 5 days), which may be supplemented by a longer intervention: grant of 70% of total accepted external costs excluding VAT, up to €3,800; long consultancy aid (5 days or more): grant of 50% of total accepted external costs excluding VAT, up to €15,000. The scheme is granted under the European “de minimis” regime, which limits total public aid per business to €200,000 over 3 consecutive financial years. 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
- Région Réunion
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €15,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 70%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- La Réunion
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the “Intangible aid and skills for cultural businesses – Use of external consultancy”?
Encouraging cultural businesses to use external resources that they generally cannot access given their size, distance or the cost of these resources.
What amount can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates: short consultancy aid (less than 5 days), which may be supplemented by a longer intervention: grant of 70% of total accepted external costs excluding VAT, up to €3,800; long consultancy aid (5 days or more): grant of 50% of total accepted external costs excluding VAT, up to €15,000. The scheme is granted under the European “de minimis” regime, which limits total public aid per business to €200,000 over 3 consecutive financial years. 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: businesses (as defined by the EU) duly registered in the trade or crafts register of La Réunion, in a sound financial situation and up to date in particular with their tax and social security obligations. Sectors concerned: businesses in live performance and music; visual arts businesses (excluding film and audiovisual); book industry businesses; culture cafés; arts education businesses. 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: use of external services, in the form of consultancy, giving the business a better understanding of its internal and external environment in order to consolidate and grow its activity. Eligible themes for services: strategy; quality; sales; human resources management; product development; organisation and monitoring of management, financial analysis and management; introduction of new technologies. Eligible costs: costs of studies and diagnoses carried out by a commercial-sector consultant. Interventions by public bodies, trade unions or similar organisations may exceptionally be accepted where there is no regional offer able to address the problem. Ineligible costs: bank and similar charges; royalties, taxes and duties; financial charges; exceptional charges; depreciation and provisions; any costs paid in cash. The conditions indicated include: Use of external expertise must meet a specific need expressed by the business and lead to a concrete result that can be assessed. 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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