ERDF – Support for investment by small tourism businesses (Réunion)
Purpose: Increase, diversify and improve the offer of small-scale catering and small labelled commercial tourist accommodation across price ranges, particularly in rural areas and on the mid-slopes (“mi-pentes”), encouraging territorial rebalancing, notably in favour of the Hauts, the East and the South. The scheme is available until 31 December 2027. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: farmers diversifying their activities, registered primarily with AMEXA / CGSS (non-salaried agricultural workers’ scheme) and holding an operating authorisation from the competent bodies; craftspeople and businesses registered in Réunion’s legal registers: micro-enterprises (as defined by EU rules) with fewer than 10 staff and turnover or balance sheet total not exceeding €2 million. Not eligible: property holding companies (SCI); project owners with micro-entrepreneur status subject only to personal income tax and without separate accounts. Financing terms and selection criteria must be checked against the applicable official version.
The scheme “ERDF – Support for investment by small tourism businesses” is listed as a local scheme. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: increase, diversify and improve the offer of small-scale catering and small labelled commercial tourist accommodation across price ranges, particularly in rural areas and on the mid-slopes (“mi-pentes”), encouraging territorial rebalancing, notably in favour of the Hauts, the East and the South. The title alone does not establish eligibility: identify the applicable action sheet and confirm eligible costs, selection criteria, the state aid scheme and whether the procedure is actually open.
Funded by Région Réunion, Union Européenne-FEDER
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: farmers diversifying their activities, registered primarily with AMEXA / CGSS (non-salaried agricultural workers’ scheme) and holding an operating authorisation from the competent bodies; craftspeople and businesses registered in Réunion’s legal registers: micro-enterprises (as defined by EU rules) with fewer than 10 staff and turnover or balance sheet total not exceeding €2 million. Not eligible: property holding companies (SCI); project owners with micro-entrepreneur status subject only to personal income tax and without separate accounts. Check the legal form, size, activity, area, technical and financial capacity and the exclusions in the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: not specified. These are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the current action sheet or rules, exclusions, combination rules, selection criteria and any requirement to apply before committing.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: tangible and intangible investments for: creating small labelled tourism businesses incorporating an ecological transition and quality approach; significantly upgrading, extending or moving them upmarket, incorporating sustainable development and ecological transition principles, and leading to a label and rating once the investment programme is complete. Small tourist accommodation covered: gîtes, guest rooms/houses of all types (with or without a table d’hôtes), camping at people’s homes and farm campsites anywhere on the island (outside urban and seaside areas), showcasing local heritage and identity and pursuing a label (Gîtes de France, Clévacances or other labels of level 3 minimum — 3 ears, 3 keys or equivalent); in seaside and urban areas, “boutique” guest rooms/houses, particularly projects using old or characterful buildings (Creole houses, historic buildings, etc.); farm inns, tables d’hôtes and country inns (whether or not attached to guest rooms). Check eligible costs, indirect costs, supporting documents, any minimum thresholds and exclusions before starting the project.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: a grant whose amount will depend on the project. This does not constitute a promise of award or confirmation of the applicable rate; check the public aid rate, EU share, caps, eligible costs and combination rules.
How to apply
1) Identify the managing authority or financial partner. 2) Obtain the current action sheet/rules. 3) Check the beneficiary, project, eligible costs, rate/cap, combination rules and timetable. 4) Confirm the procedure and documents before any commitment. Check the latest version of the action sheet, the status of the call, caps/rates, labelling conditions and exclusions before treating the aid as available.
Timeline
Catalogue date to be checked: 31 December 2027. Confirm the deadline, call status and available budget with the managing authority or financial partner. The action sheet targets small tourism businesses, notably micro-enterprises and certain farmers diversifying their activity. It requires a location in Réunion, with particular attention to the Hauts, the East and the South, and rating/labelling requirements depending on the project.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Réunion, Union Européenne-FEDER
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- La Réunion
Frequently asked questions
What is the “ERDF – Support for investment by small tourism businesses” scheme for?
According to the catalogue, its aim is to increase, diversify and improve the offer of small-scale catering and small labelled commercial tourist accommodation across price ranges, particularly in rural areas and on the mid-slopes (“mi-pentes”), encouraging territorial rebalancing, notably in favour of the Hauts, the East and the South. The scheme is available until 31 December 2027. Check that the actual project falls within the scope of the applicable action sheet or financial product.
Who can benefit and what are the exclusions?
The catalogue mentions: farmers diversifying their activities, registered primarily with AMEXA / CGSS (non-salaried agricultural workers’ scheme) and holding an operating authorisation from the competent bodies; craftspeople and businesses registered in Réunion’s legal registers: micro-enterprises (as defined by EU rules) with fewer than 10 staff and turnover or balance sheet total not exceeding €2 million. Not eligible: property holding companies (SCI); project owners with micro-entrepreneur status subject only to personal income tax and without separate accounts. Eligibility also depends on the area, size and legal form, type of project and the exclusions in the rules in force.
What amount or funding rate is provided?
A grant whose amount will depend on the project. Amounts and rates must be checked in the applicable action sheet or rules; distinguish EU aid, total public aid and any bank guarantee.
Is the scheme open and how do I apply?
Catalogue date to be checked: 31 December 2027. The action sheet targets small tourism businesses, notably micro-enterprises and certain farmers diversifying their activity. It requires a location in Réunion, with particular attention to the Hauts, the East and the South, and rating/labelling requirements depending on the project. Confirm the procedure, documents and timetable with the relevant authority before treating the scheme as open.
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