ERDF – Diversifying the local economy through the social and solidarity economy (Pays de la Loire)
The catalogue describes support for SSE and inclusion initiatives, with costs that may include investment and, depending on the framework, certain staff or service costs. Listed beneficiaries are public or private, with exclusions notably for individuals and property holding companies (SCI). The programme, local call and exact action sheet must be identified before concluding on eligible costs.
A social and solidarity economy (SSE) organisation may need to invest to expand its services, reach new audiences or develop an activity useful to the area. This ERDF scheme in Pays de la Loire supports public and private initiatives contributing to the development of the SSE and social inclusion. The key is to show the concrete change the project makes possible and its collective value.
Funded by Union européenne
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions public and private beneficiaries, while excluding in particular individuals, property holding companies (SCI) and farmers acting solely in their farming capacity. Eligibility depends on legal form, the project’s purpose and whether it falls within the call’s scope. Hybrid organisations or projects with a commercial activity must check the applicable state aid rules.
Eligibility conditions
The project must match the action sheet’s priorities and explain its effect on SSE development, inclusion or the services provided. The catalogue does not give all operational conditions: find the implementation document and check eligible costs, co-financing, expected indicators and any durability obligations. Do not commit costs before checking their eligibility date.
What the scheme covers
The costs mentioned concern investments enabling SSE development and social inclusion, as well as certain staff or service costs. The application must link each cost to the activity created or strengthened, the people supported and the expected results. Running costs should not be considered eligible without confirmation in the applicable action sheet.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: A grant covering on average 60% of eligible costs, capped at €50,000. This figure must be checked: it is neither a promise of award nor confirmation of the scale currently open.
How to apply
1. Present the social or local need the project meets. 2. Describe the activities, the people concerned and measurable results. 3. Build the budget separating investment, staff and services. 4. Check with the managing authority and the relevant local action group or local body the active action sheet, exclusions, co-financing and cost eligibility date.
Timeline
The catalogue links the scheme to programming running until 31 December 2027, but does not confirm that a call is open. The timetable and available budget must be checked with the managing authority or the relevant local body.
Key facts
- Funder
- Union européenne
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 60%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the ERDF scheme for diversifying the local economy through the social and solidarity economy for?
According to the catalogue, it supports public and private initiatives to develop, strengthen and consolidate the social and solidarity economy (SSE) throughout the area, under programming running until 31 December 2027.
Who can benefit and what are the exclusions?
The catalogue mentions public and private beneficiaries, while excluding in particular individuals, property holding companies (SCI) and farmers acting solely in their farming capacity. Eligibility depends on legal form, the project’s purpose and whether it falls within the call’s scope. Hybrid organisations or projects with a commercial activity must check the applicable state aid rules.
What amount or benefit is provided?
A grant covering on average 60% of eligible costs, capped at €50,000. Check this in the official source for the relevant edition and area; the amount actually granted may depend on the review.
What deadline and steps should I plan for?
1. Present the social or local need the project meets. 2. Describe the activities, the people concerned and measurable results. 3. Build the budget separating investment, staff and services. 4. Check with the managing authority and the relevant local action group or local body the active action sheet, exclusions, co-financing and cost eligibility date.
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