CASQ START — Investment Grant for Craftspeople in the Saint-Quentin Area
According to documents from the agglomeration council (2018-2019), CASQ START ARTISANS awards a grant of 20% of the investment amount excluding VAT, capped at €3,000, to craft businesses being created or taken over, or created/taken over less than a year ago. These figures come from old council decisions and could not be confirmed for 2026: they must be checked with the agglomeration’s economic development department before taking any action.
The Communauté d’agglomération du Saint-Quentinois (CASQ) has set up a support scheme for craft businesses in its area, with two strands: “CASQ ARTISANS” for developing existing businesses, and “CASQ START ARTISANS” for business creation or takeover.
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Who can apply
Craft businesses in the area of the Communauté d’agglomération du Saint-Quentinois that are being created or taken over, or were created/taken over less than a year ago, according to the documents consulted.
Eligibility conditions
The scheme specifically targets the creation or takeover phase (or the first year after it) — it differs from “CASQ ARTISANS”, which is aimed at developing craft businesses that are already established.
What the scheme covers
Investments in equipment, fitting-out or modernisation linked to the project to create or take over the craft business, according to the information identified in the sources consulted.
Amount and funding terms
According to a decision of the agglomeration council (2018), the grant represents 20% of the investment amount excluding VAT, with a cap of €3,000. These figures are several years old and must be confirmed with CASQ for the current period.
How to apply
1. Check that your craft business is being created or taken over, or was created/taken over less than a year ago, in the CASQ area. 2. Contact the economic development department of the Communauté d’agglomération du Saint-Quentinois (developpement@casq.fr) to confirm the current conditions. 3. Prepare the application with details of the investments. 4. Submit the application in accordance with the procedures indicated by the agglomeration authority.
Timeline
No fixed deadline has been identified in the sources consulted; the scheme appears to operate on a rolling basis, subject to confirmation with the agglomeration authority.
Key facts
- Funder
- CA du Saint-Quentinois
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between CASQ ARTISANS and CASQ START ARTISANS?
CASQ START ARTISANS targets the creation or takeover of a craft business (or its first year), whereas CASQ ARTISANS supports the development of craft businesses that are already established.
Are the amounts quoted up to date?
No, they come from council decisions from 2018-2019 — they must be confirmed with CASQ’s economic development department before taking any action.
Official source
Official CA du Saint-Quentinois page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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