Exceptional Support Scheme for Tobacco Retailers
Purpose indicated in the catalogue: Support the most vulnerable tobacconists against abnormal falls in turnover. Beneficiaries mentioned: permanent ordinary tobacconists meeting the following cumulative conditions: tobacco turnover in the previous year was between €50,000 and €400,000; turnover between the half-year concerned in year N and the same half-year in year N-1 changed by at least 20% less than the annual change in national tobacco turnover between years N-1 and N-2; and located in a municipality where the tobacco turnover of all tobacconists followed the same trend over the period. Funding: a grant of 1% of tobacco turnover for the half-year of year N concerned, capped at €3,000 per half-year. Before applying, confirm the version of the rules, the status of the scheme and the eligible costs with the competent body.
Exceptional support for tobacconists is based on regulatory criteria and a half-yearly application. The decree of 7 October 2026 provides for online applications on GIMT and sets the deadlines; check the criteria in the consolidated text and the period applied for. Area indicated in the catalogue: local aid.
Funded by Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: permanent ordinary tobacconists meeting the following cumulative conditions: tobacco turnover in the previous year was between €50,000 and €400,000; turnover between the half-year concerned in year N and the same half-year in year N-1 changed by at least 20% less than the annual change in national tobacco turnover between years N-1 and N-2; and located in a municipality where the tobacco turnover of all tobacconists followed the same trend over the period. Check the exclusions, eligible size and legal form, and the area with the funder.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions mentioned in the catalogue: detailed conditions not recorded. 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: Cash-flow support. Check the cost basis, exclusions, combination rules and whether the application must be made before signing a quote or starting the project.
Amount and funding terms
The text amended in October 2026 provides for applications for the first half-year to be submitted before 1 August and for the second half-year before 1 February of the following year. The catalogue indicates aid of 1% of half-yearly tobacco turnover, capped at €3,000 per half-year in the base text; check the consolidated version before reusing these figures.
How to apply
Check the criteria in the consolidated regulatory text, then apply via the GIMT service. The decree of 7 October 2026 provides for half-yearly deadlines; gather the turnover and location information required by the text.
Timeline
The decree of 7 October 2026 provides for applications before 1 August for the first half-year and before 1 February of the following year for the second half-year. Confirm the period concerned and the consolidated version of the text.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €3,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the “Exceptional support scheme for tobacconists”?
Support the most vulnerable tobacconists against abnormal falls in turnover.
Who may be concerned by this aid?
The catalogue mentions: permanent ordinary tobacconists meeting the following cumulative conditions: tobacco turnover in the previous year was between €50,000 and €400,000; turnover between the half-year concerned in year N and the same half-year in year N-1 changed by at least 20% less than the annual change in national tobacco turnover between years N-1 and N-2; and located in a municipality where the tobacco turnover of all tobacconists followed the same trend over the period. 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 1% of tobacco turnover for the half-year of year N concerned, capped at €3,000 per half-year. Check the amount actually available, caps and combination rules with the funder.
Which costs or operations can be taken into account?
The application must be made online on GIMT. The decree of 7 October 2026 sets half-yearly deadlines; check the consolidated text and the eligibility conditions.
Official source
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