Rural Town Centre Retail Support Scheme
Purpose indicated in the catalogue: strengthening the attractiveness of municipalities and maintaining a lively retail fabric in village centres. It can be used until 31 December 2027. Beneficiaries mentioned: shops: with fewer than 10 employees; registered in the RNE (excluding auto-entrepreneurs); with turnover below €1 million, more than 50% of it from selling goods or services to private individuals; with ground-floor retail premises with a shop window. Funding: a grant of 50% of eligible expenditure, between €2,000 and €7,000. 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 attractiveness of municipalities and maintaining a lively retail fabric in village centres. This scheme is a partnership between the Agglomération de Chaumont and the Grand Est Region. It can be used until 31 December 2027. 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 Agglomération de Chaumont, Région Grand Est
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: shops: with fewer than 10 employees; registered in the RNE (excluding auto-entrepreneurs); with turnover below €1 million, more than 50% of it from selling goods or services to private individuals; with ground-floor retail premises with a shop window. Check the exclusions, eligible size and legal form and the area with the funder.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions mentioned in the catalogue: for a creation or takeover, the applicant shop must be supported by a suitable organisation or one approved by the Region. Eligible expenditure must be between €4,000 and €14,000 excluding VAT. 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: modernisation works, interior or exterior fit-out; rehabilitation of reception areas (including the shopfront); purchase of specific furniture or equipment (above €500 excluding VAT); fitted professional delivery-round vehicles (above €3,000 excluding VAT). 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 50% of eligible expenditure, between €2,000 and €7,000. 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
End date recorded in the catalogue: 31 December 2027. This date is not proof that the scheme is currently open; check its meaning and any extension with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Agglomération de Chaumont, Région Grand Est
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €7,000
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- Minimum amount
- €2,000
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- Funding rate
- 50%
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- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the “Support scheme for shops in rural centres” scheme?
Strengthening the attractiveness of municipalities and maintaining a lively retail fabric in village centres. This scheme is a partnership between the Agglomération de Chaumont and the Grand Est Region. It can be used until 31 December 2027.
Who may be concerned by this aid?
The catalogue mentions: shops: with fewer than 10 employees; registered in the RNE (excluding auto-entrepreneurs); with turnover below €1 million, more than 50% of it from selling goods or services to private individuals; with ground-floor retail premises with a shop window. 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 50% of eligible expenditure, between €2,000 and €7,000. Check the amount actually available, the caps and the combination rules with the funder.
Which costs or operations can be taken into account?
Modernisation works, interior or exterior fit-out; rehabilitation of reception areas (including the shopfront); purchase of specific furniture or equipment (above €500 excluding VAT); fitted professional delivery-round vehicles (above €3,000 excluding VAT). Have the eligible cost base and whether a prior application is needed confirmed before any commitment.
Official source
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