Rural Town Centre Retail Support Scheme
Purpose indicated in the catalogue: strengthening the retail fabric of town centres. Beneficiaries mentioned: businesses: registered in the RNE; with fewer than 10 employees; with annual or forecast turnover below €1 million, more than 50% of it from selling goods or services to private individuals; up to date with their tax and social security obligations; operating retail premises with a ground-floor shop window located in the Communauté de Communes de Mirecourt Dompaire. Not eligible: auto-entrepreneurs; seasonal activities; financial and insurance activities and estate agencies; liberal, medical and paramedical professions; tourism (hotels, rural gîtes, guest rooms, outdoor accommodation, etc.). Funding: a grant of up to 50% of eligible expenditure, capped at between €2,000 and €5,000. Before applying, confirm the version of the rules, the status of the scheme and the eligible costs with the relevant body.
The “Support scheme for shops in rural centres” scheme is presented in the catalogue as support intended to: strengthening the retail fabric of town centres. The information below covers the operations, beneficiaries and funding, without treating the catalogue data as confirmation that the scheme is currently open. Area indicated: territorial aid.
Funded by CC Mirecourt Dompaire, Région Grand Est
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: businesses: registered in the RNE; with fewer than 10 employees; with annual or forecast turnover below €1 million, more than 50% of it from selling goods or services to private individuals; up to date with their tax and social security obligations; operating retail premises with a ground-floor shop window located in the Communauté de Communes de Mirecourt Dompaire. Not eligible: auto-entrepreneurs; seasonal activities; financial and insurance activities and estate agencies; liberal, medical and paramedical professions; tourism (hotels, rural gîtes, guest rooms, outdoor accommodation, etc.). Check the exclusions, eligible size and legal form and the area with the funder.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions mentioned in the catalogue: for a creation/takeover project, the project holder must be supported by an operator from the business creation network, such as institutional partners (Region, Caisse des Dépôts, etc.), the chambers of commerce and trades (CMA, CCI), support organisations (Order of Chartered Accountants, ADIE, business support shops, Initiative network, etc.) or financial institutions (banks, etc.). Investment must be at least €4,000. These conditions must be compared with the rules in force and the applicant’s situation before concluding on eligibility.
What the scheme covers
Operations mentioned in the catalogue: non-productive investment needed to create/take over, maintain or develop the activity: fit-out, modernisation and rehabilitation works on areas receiving the public and adjoining non-productive areas, shopfront renovation works; purchase of tools and furniture specific to the retail activity, excluding simple replacement and consumables; purchase of workshop or delivery-round vehicles, or dedicated vehicles, whose specific fit-out costs more than €3,000 excluding VAT, for businesses with their registered office in the municipality. Not eligible: self-build expenditure. Check the cost base, exclusions, combination rules and whether the application must be made before signing the quote or starting the project.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of up to 50% of eligible expenditure, capped at between €2,000 and €5,000. This amount and its caps should not be considered confirmed until the current rules and budget availability have been checked.
How to apply
1. Confirm with the funder that the scheme is open and that the rules used are the version in force. 2. Check the eligibility criteria and exclusions. 3. Have the cost base, caps and combination rules confirmed. 4. If a prior application is required, obtain the acknowledgement of receipt before signing a quote or starting costs. 5. Keep the supporting documents and follow the official application procedure.
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the source catalogue. Check the current status and any extension with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Mirecourt Dompaire, Région Grand Est
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €2,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the “Support scheme for shops in rural centres” scheme?
Strengthening the retail fabric of town centres.
Who may be concerned by this aid?
The catalogue mentions: businesses: registered in the RNE; with fewer than 10 employees; with annual or forecast turnover below €1 million, more than 50% of it from selling goods or services to private individuals; up to date with their tax and social security obligations; operating retail premises with a ground-floor shop window located in the Communauté de Communes de Mirecourt Dompaire. Not eligible: auto-entrepreneurs; seasonal activities; financial and insurance activities and estate agencies; liberal, medical and paramedical professions; tourism (hotels, rural gîtes, guest rooms, outdoor accommodation, etc.). This does not replace checking the criteria and exclusions in the rules in force.
What amount or type of support is provided?
A grant of up to 50% of eligible expenditure, capped at between €2,000 and €5,000. Check the amount actually available, the caps and the combination rules with the funder.
Which costs or operations can be taken into account?
Non-productive investment needed to create/take over, maintain or develop the activity: fit-out, modernisation and rehabilitation works on areas receiving the public and adjoining non-productive areas, shopfront renovation works; purchase of tools and furniture specific to the retail activity, excluding simple replacement and consumables; purchase of workshop or delivery-round vehicles, or dedicated vehicles, whose specific fit-out costs more than €3,000 excluding VAT, for businesses with their registered office in the municipality. Not eligible: self-build expenditure. Have the eligible cost base and whether a prior application is needed confirmed before any commitment.
Official source
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