Expression of Interest Call: Third Places
Call for expressions of interest “Third places” aims to support the creation of third places (tiers-lieux) in underserved areas, i.e. with no open third place within 20 minutes by car; consolidating the third-place sector by supporting the development of existing third places to strengthen their local roots, professionalise reception conditions and consolidate their socio-economic models by opening or structuring new service offers. The application deadline is 1 September 2028. The beneficiaries indicated are: associations; very small businesses and SMEs and their groupings sharing the values of the social and solidarity economy (ESS); local authorities and their groupings in operational partnerships with user collectives. The financial framework recorded is: grant for a 2-year project, of up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a regional aid cap of €50,000 excluding VAT.
Call for expressions of interest “Third places”: supporting the creation of third places (tiers-lieux) in underserved areas, i.e. with no open third place within 20 minutes by car; consolidating the third-place sector by supporting the development of existing third places to strengthen their local roots, professionalise reception conditions and consolidate their socio-economic models by opening or structuring new service offers. The application deadline is 1 September 2028. Eligibility depends on the applicant’s profile, location and the nature of the project. Before any commitment, check the funder’s rules and the version of the rules in force. The geographical scope indicated in the catalogue is: territorial aid.
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Who can apply
**Beneficiaries listed.** Associations; very small businesses and SMEs and their groupings sharing the values of the social and solidarity economy (ESS); local authorities and their groupings in operational partnerships with user collectives. Geographical scope: territorial aid. Headcount/size: fewer than 10, 10-49, 50-249.
Eligibility conditions
**Conditions listed.** Third places must be located more than 20 minutes by car from an existing open third place.
What the scheme covers
**Operations and costs listed.** Development of existing third places by opening or structuring new service offers in one of the following 5 fields: learning and training differently; making and producing differently; feeding differently; caring differently; experimenting. Eligible costs: preliminary engineering, equipment for the venue, staff costs for the project, services, communication, overheads. Structural and finishing works are not eligible. Projects located in the City of Bordeaux, outside priority urban neighbourhoods, are not eligible.
Amount and funding terms
**Amount and funding.** Grant for a 2-year project, of up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a regional aid cap of €50,000 excluding VAT.
How to apply
1. Check that the project and the applicant match the rules in force. 2. Ask the funder to confirm that the scheme is open and the cost base. 3. Prepare a project note, a detailed budget, quotes and the administrative documents requested. 4. Apply through the official channel and keep the acknowledgement of receipt. 5. Do not commit costs before written confirmation of the rules on starting the operation.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is recorded in the catalogue. Confirm the timetable and opening status with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 1 September 2028
- Geographic scope
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Call for expressions of interest “Third places”” aid for?
It aims at supporting the creation of third places (tiers-lieux) in underserved areas, i.e. with no open third place within 20 minutes by car; consolidating the third-place sector by supporting the development of existing third places to strengthen their local roots, professionalise reception conditions and consolidate their socio-economic models by opening or structuring new service offers. The application deadline is 1 September 2028. Check that your project matches the purpose and the operations accepted by the funder.
Who can benefit?
The catalogue indicates the following beneficiaries: associations; very small businesses and SMEs and their groupings sharing the values of the social and solidarity economy (ESS); local authorities and their groupings in operational partnerships with user collectives. The area mentioned is territorial aid.
What amount can be obtained?
The amount recorded in the catalogue is: grant for a 2-year project, of up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a regional aid cap of €50,000 excluding VAT. The amount actually granted depends on the rules in force, the costs recognised as eligible, the caps and any other combined public aid. Have these confirmed before finalising the budget.
Which costs and steps should be planned?
The operations mentioned are: development of existing third places by opening or structuring new service offers in one of the following 5 fields: learning and training differently; making and producing differently; feeding differently; caring differently; experimenting. Eligible costs: preliminary engineering, equipment for the venue, staff costs for the project, services, communication, overheads. Structural and finishing works are not… Before committing costs, check the rules, the deadline, the documents to provide and any rule prohibiting a start before the application or decision. Prepare quotes, a detailed budget and the requested supporting documents.
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