Metropolitan support scheme for local activities
Purpose of the scheme: Helping small local retail, craft and service businesses set up or develop in a sales outlet open to the public. Beneficiaries mentioned: businesses registered in the RNE before the application, whether newly created, developing or being taken over; small businesses with 0 to 50 employees within the EU meaning, including associations in the commercial sector; independent and/or affiliated and franchised businesses carrying out a retail, service or craft activity with a sales outlet open to the public, or itinerant traders on markets, or artistic craft businesses. Priority is given to: outside Clermont-Ferrand, village centres and priority urban neighbourhoods; in Clermont-Ferrand, priority urban neighbourhoods and the areas covered by the safeguarding perimeters for local retail and crafts. Funding recorded: a grant of 20% of eligible expenditure excluding VAT, up to €10,000. With regional co-financing, the rate is reduced to 10%. A business may only benefit from the scheme once. This grant may complement an honour loan. Before applying, check the rules in force, the detailed criteria, the timetable and the cost base with the funder.
The “Metropolitan support scheme for local activities” is described in the catalogue as aiming to help small local retail, craft and service businesses set up or develop in a sales outlet open to the public. This page sets out the information available on the operations, beneficiaries and funding, without treating the catalogue data as sufficient confirmation that the scheme is currently open. Area indicated: territorial aid.
Funded by Clermont Auvergne Métropole
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: businesses registered in the RNE before the application, whether newly created, developing or being taken over; small businesses with 0 to 50 employees within the EU meaning, including associations in the commercial sector; independent and/or affiliated and franchised businesses carrying out a retail, service or craft activity with a sales outlet open to the public, or itinerant traders on markets, or artistic craft businesses. Priority is given to: outside Clermont-Ferrand, village centres and priority urban neighbourhoods; in Clermont-Ferrand, priority urban neighbourhoods and the areas covered by the safeguarding perimeters for local retail and crafts. Compare this with the official page and check exclusions, size, legal form and area.
Eligibility conditions
Catalogue conditions: detailed conditions not recorded. Check the current rules, criteria and exclusions before concluding on eligibility.
What the scheme covers
Operations indicated in the catalogue: investment (tangible, intangible and works) linked to setting up or renovating the sales outlet: renovation of the premises — accessibility, façades, shop windows, lighting, sign, decoration, interior fit-out, project management fees, etc.; equipment to ensure the security of the premises — camera, metal shutter, etc.; equipment investment, new or second-hand, never previously subsidised. Not eligible: purchase of premises, land, goodwill or leasehold rights; the business’s own labour costs for carrying out the works; purchase of stock; routine communication expenditure such as flyers. Check the eligible cost base, exclusions, combination and when the application must be submitted.
Amount and funding terms
Amount shown in the catalogue: A grant of 20% of eligible expenditure excluding VAT, up to €10,000. With regional co-financing, the rate is reduced to 10%. A business may only benefit from the scheme once. This grant may complement an honour loan. The amounts should only be relied on once they have been checked against the official page or rules in force.
How to apply
1. Consult the official page and the rules in force. 2. Confirm that the scheme or session is open. 3. Check criteria, costs and caps. 4. Where a prior application is required, do not commit costs before the required application/approval. 5. Keep quotes, supporting documents and acknowledgements of receipt.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is confirmed by the information consulted. Check the opening, available funds and timetable with the funder before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Clermont Auvergne Métropole
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €10,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 20%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the Metropolitan support scheme for local activities scheme?
Helping small local retail, craft and service businesses set up or develop in a sales outlet open to the public.
Who may be concerned by this aid?
The catalogue mentions: businesses registered in the RNE before the application, whether newly created, developing or being taken over; small businesses with 0 to 50 employees within the EU meaning, including associations in the commercial sector; independent and/or affiliated and franchised businesses carrying out a retail, service or craft activity with a sales outlet open to the public, or itinerant traders on markets, or artistic craft businesses. Priority is given to: outside Clermont-Ferrand, village centres and priority urban neighbourhoods; in Clermont-Ferrand, priority urban neighbourhoods and the areas covered by the safeguarding perimeters for local retail and crafts. The criteria and exclusions in the current rules must be checked.
What amount or type of support is provided?
Amount shown in the catalogue: A grant of 20% of eligible expenditure excluding VAT, up to €10,000. With regional co-financing, the rate is reduced to 10%. A business may only benefit from the scheme once. This grant may complement an honour loan. The amounts should only be relied on once they have been checked against the official page or rules in force.
Which costs or operations can be taken into account?
Investment (tangible, intangible and works) linked to setting up or renovating the sales outlet: renovation of the premises — accessibility, façades, shop windows, lighting, sign, decoration, interior fit-out, project management fees, etc.; equipment to ensure the security of the premises — camera, metal shutter, etc.; equipment investment, new or second-hand, never previously subsidised. Not eligible: purchase of premises, land, goodwill or leasehold rights; the business’s own labour costs for carrying out the works; purchase of stock; routine communication expenditure such as flyers. Check the eligible cost base and whether a prior application is required.
Official source
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