Retail and Crafts — Support for Non-sedentary Activities
Purpose of the scheme: Helping small businesses with a mobile/non-sedentary activity, primarily at markets, through an investment grant. Area indicated in the catalogue: territorial aid.
Retail and Crafts – Aid for mobile (non-sedentary) activities falls within the field of investment and development of very small businesses and SMEs. The catalogue describes the following objective: helping small businesses with a mobile/non-sedentary activity, primarily at markets, through an investment grant. The information below distinguishes the catalogue details from the points that still need to be confirmed with the funder.
Funded by Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: businesses with fewer than 10 employees; with annual turnover or balance sheet total below €2M; being set up, taken over or developed; independent (including franchised); registered in the RNE or on the list of fine craft businesses recognised by the decree of 24 December 2015, or individual farmers; with turnover in the last closed financial year of at least €8,000 (for businesses that have not yet closed a financial year, average monthly turnover between creation and the application must be at least €667, actual or forecast); up to date with their social security and tax contributions. Eligible sectors: food (bakeries/pastry shops, butchers/delicatessens, fishmongers, cheese shops, greengrocers, general food, caterers, drinks, etc.), catering; fine crafts; repair activities (chair caning, sharpening, etc.). Area recorded: territorial aid. The business’s location, size, status and creation date may affect eligibility.
Eligibility conditions
The detailed conditions are not recorded in the catalogue. This summary is not an eligibility decision: check the version of the rules in force before any commitment.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned in the catalogue: new or second-hand equipment investments (second-hand provided there is a deed authenticating the sale, it is under the seller’s guarantee and the seller certifies in writing that the equipment has never been subsidised): equipment linked to the mobile point of sale — vehicles (lorries, vans, refrigerated vehicles, fitted trailers); market stall equipment and furniture; specific professional equipment — scales, cash registers, parasols, marquees, signs, IT equipment directly linked to the commercial activity. Not eligible: costs under leasing. Have the eligible items and the date from which costs may be committed confirmed.
Amount and funding terms
Amount or form of support indicated in the catalogue: grant of 25% of eligible costs, with a minimum eligible investment of €2,000, up to €10,000. The same business may only benefit from the scheme once in 3 years, unless the project concerns new activities. The aid can be combined with other public aid (European funds, State, local authorities) in compliance with EU regulations. Amount to be confirmed in the rules or with the operator; do not treat it as guaranteed.
How to apply
First consult the reference source: https://www.auvergnerhonealpes.fr/aides/financer-linvestissement-de-mon-commerce-non-sedentaire. For regional schemes, contact the reviewing department before committing costs; for investment funds or support schemes, check the selection process and any co-funders. Ask for the up-to-date list of documents, the combination rules and the application timetable.
Timeline
No usable end date is recorded in the catalogue. The opening and application timetable remain to be confirmed with the operator.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €10,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €2,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 25%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Frequently asked questions
What project does this scheme aim to support?
Helping small businesses with a mobile/non-sedentary activity, primarily at markets, through an investment grant.
Which businesses and costs are concerned?
Businesses with fewer than 10 employees; with annual turnover or balance sheet total below €2M; being set up, taken over or developed; independent (including franchised); registered in the RNE or on the list of fine craft businesses recognised by the decree of 24 December 2015, or individual farmers; with turnover in the last closed financial year of at least €8,000 (for businesses that have not yet closed a financial year, average monthly turnover between creation and the application must be at least €667, actual or forecast); up to date with their social security and tax contributions. Eligible sectors: food (bakeries/pastry shops, butchers/delicatessens, fishmongers, cheese shops, greengrocers, general food, caterers, drinks, etc.), catering; fine crafts; repair activities (chair caning, sharpening, etc.). Costs or operations mentioned in the catalogue: new or second-hand equipment investments (second-hand provided there is a deed authenticating the sale, it is under the seller’s guarantee and the seller certifies in writing that the equipment has never been subsidised): equipment linked to the mobile point of sale — vehicles (lorries, vans, refrigerated vehicles, fitted trailers); market stall equipment and furniture; specific professional equipment — scales, cash registers, parasols, marquees, signs, IT equipment directly linked to the commercial activity. Not eligible: costs under leasing.
What amount or type of funding is provided?
Grant of 25% of eligible costs, with a minimum eligible investment of €2,000, up to €10,000. The same business may only benefit from the scheme once in 3 years, unless the project concerns new activities. The aid can be combined with other public aid (European funds, State, local authorities) in compliance with EU regulations.
Is the scheme open and what are the steps?
No usable end date is recorded in the catalogue. The opening and application timetable remain to be confirmed with the operator. The source page has not been rechecked recently. Confirm availability and the application procedure with the reviewing body.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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