Retail and Crafts - Éco-Défis
Purpose of the scheme: Supporting businesses (or micro-businesses) holding the Éco-Défis label, carrying out a retail and/or craft activity and making investment projects in this context. Area indicated in the catalogue: territorial aid.
Retail and Crafts - Éco-Défis falls within the field of investment and development of micro-businesses and SMEs. The catalogue describes the following objective: supporting businesses (or micro-businesses) holding the Éco-Défis label, carrying out a retail and/or craft activity and making investment projects in this context. The information below distinguishes the catalogue details from the points that still need to be confirmed with the funder.
Funded by Eurométropole de Metz
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: local retailers and craftspeople: holding the Éco-Défis label awarded by the Chamber of Trades and Crafts, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry or the Eurométropole de Metz; registered in the RNE; with at least one closed financial year (of 12 months) at the date of application; with no more than 10 FTEs; with turnover of no more than €2 million in the previous financial year (per business — natural or legal person — not per establishment where there are secondary establishments); not in collective proceedings; up to date with their social security and tax obligations; carrying out a retail or craft activity as their main rather than secondary activity (i.e. more than 50% of turnover); holding a commercial or professional lease. Businesses under the micro-social regime are eligible. Not eligible: trading or retail activities legally dependent on a large retail network; financial and insurance activities; businesses carrying out intra-group activities whose main activity is head-office or business consultancy activities. 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: to obtain the Éco-Défis label, the business must complete 4 challenges on the following themes: air quality, accessibility, energy, water and fluids, transport, waste, eco-products, awareness-raising, biodiversity. Completing an additional challenge when renewing the label is also accepted, with the related supporting documents. Not eligible: purchase of goodwill or a craft business; equipment purchased to be rented out; property projects led by a property investment company (SCI); purchases financed by financial leasing (leasing, lease-purchase, etc.); construction expenditure directly linked to residential use; advertising and brand purchases; services (training, transport, delivery, etc.); labour costs for works carried out by the business itself; invoices paid in cash; investment made to meet regulatory compliance; investment relying on subcontracting for its operation; replacement without added value. 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: a grant of 40% of eligible expenditure, up to €5,000. Combined aid must not exceed 70% of the total investment made. Amount to be confirmed in the rules or with the operator; do not treat it as guaranteed.
How to apply
First identify the reference source with the funder. 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
- Eurométropole de Metz
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 40%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What project does this scheme aim to support?
Supporting businesses (or micro-businesses) holding the Éco-Défis label, carrying out a retail and/or craft activity and making investment projects in this context.
Which businesses and expenditure are concerned?
Local retailers and craftspeople: holding the Éco-Défis label awarded by the Chamber of Trades and Crafts, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry or the Eurométropole de Metz; registered in the RNE; with at least one closed financial year (of 12 months) at the date of application; with no more than 10 FTEs; with turnover of no more than €2 million in the previous financial year (per business — natural or legal person — not per establishment where there are secondary establishments); not in collective proceedings; up to date with their social security and tax obligations; carrying out a retail or craft activity as their main rather than secondary activity (i.e. more than 50% of turnover); holding a commercial or professional lease. Businesses under the micro-social regime are eligible. Not eligible: trading or retail activities legally dependent on a large retail network; financial and insurance activities; businesses carrying out intra-group activities whose main activity is head-office or business consultancy activities. Expenditure or operations mentioned in the catalogue: To obtain the Éco-Défis label, the business must complete 4 challenges on the following themes: air quality, accessibility, energy, water and fluids, transport, waste, eco-products, awareness-raising, biodiversity. Completing an additional challenge when renewing the label is also accepted, with the related supporting documents. Not eligible: purchase of goodwill or a craft business; equipment purchased to be rented out; property projects led by a property investment company (SCI); purchases financed by financial leasing (leasing, lease-purchase, etc.); construction expenditure directly linked to residential use; advertising and brand purchases; services (training, transport, delivery, etc.); labour costs for works carried out by the business itself; invoices paid in cash; investment made to meet regulatory compliance; investment relying on subcontracting for its operation; replacement without added value.
What amount or type of funding is provided?
A grant of 40% of eligible expenditure, up to €5,000. Combined aid must not exceed 70% of the total investment made.
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
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