Coup de pouce: check eligibility and supported expenditure
Coup de pouce. Supporting local shops. Amount indicated in the catalogue: Two cases: if the business is eligible for aid from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, the communauté de communes grants aid of 10%, between €1,000 and €5,000; if the communauté de communes acts alone, 20% of eligible expenditure for a main establishment located in the territory and 10% for a main establishment located outside it, with a grant of between €500 and €5,000. Check the current rules, availability and dates before any application.
Coup de pouce is presented in the catalogue as a territorial support scheme for local businesses or business creation/takeover projects. Eligibility depends on the territory, the nature of the activity, the stage of the project and the planned expenditure. Before committing expenditure, confirm with the intercommunal body or managing organisation that the scheme is still open and that the rules cited are up to date.
Funded by CC Chavanon Combrailles et Volcans
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Who can apply
Micro-businesses and micro-entrepreneurs with a craft or retail activity and a sales outlet. Priority is given to shops and craftspeople that favour local resources from the circular economy.
Eligibility conditions
Eligible expenditure cap: €50,000 excluding VAT if the business is eligible for aid from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region; €25,000 excluding VAT if the communauté de communes acts alone.
What the scheme covers
Renovation (shop window, façade, interior fit-out, etc.); investment in professional equipment; energy saving; security (cameras). Replacement investment is not eligible.
Amount and funding terms
Two cases: if the business is eligible for aid from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, the communauté de communes grants aid of 10%, between €1,000 and €5,000; if the communauté de communes acts alone, 20% of eligible expenditure for a main establishment located in the territory and 10% for a main establishment located outside it, with a grant of between €500 and €5,000.
How to apply
Before any commitment, check the application date, eligible expenditure, combination with other aid, supporting documents and the official application channel. The current date and status should be confirmed with the managing body.
Timeline
No end date is given in the source catalogue. The listed deadline had passed as of 13 October 2026; check whether a new period has been officially announced.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Chavanon Combrailles et Volcans
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €1,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 10%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the aim of the Coup de pouce scheme?
Supporting local shops.
Who can apply for Coup de pouce?
Micro-businesses and micro-entrepreneurs with a craft or retail activity and a sales outlet. Priority is given to shops and craftspeople that favour local resources from the circular economy.
How much can be obtained with Coup de pouce?
Two cases: if the business is eligible for aid from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, the communauté de communes grants aid of 10%, between €1,000 and €5,000; if the communauté de communes acts alone, 20% of eligible expenditure for a main establishment located in the territory and 10% for a main establishment located outside it, with a grant of between €500 and €5,000.
What should I check before applying for Coup de pouce?
Eligible expenditure cap: €50,000 excluding VAT if the business is eligible for aid from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region; €25,000 excluding VAT if the communauté de communes acts alone. Renovation (shop window, façade, interior fit-out, etc.); investment in professional equipment; energy saving; security (cameras). Replacement investment is not eligible. Before any commitment, check the application date, eligible expenditure, combination with other aid, supporting documents and the official application channel. The current date and status should be confirmed with the managing body.
Official source
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