Financing the investment and development of a business located in the CC Somme Sud-Ouest area with the “Very small business development aid” scheme
“Very small business development aid” is aid listed by the CC Somme Sud-Ouest, aimed at supporting the development of businesses located in the area; encouraging growth investments; helping very small businesses reach a crucial stage of their development by meeting their need for stable resources to fund their investment projects. The access criteria, cost base and timetable must be checked in the official documentation before including it in the financing plan.
The CC Somme Sud-Ouest lists the “Very small business development aid” scheme for investment and development by businesses located in its area. The source fiche notably states: supporting the development of businesses located in the area; encouraging growth investments; helping very small businesses reach a crucial stage of their development by meeting their need for stable resources to fund their investment projects. The cap recorded is €9,000. The aid rate, eligible cost base and any employment-related criteria must be confirmed. To decide whether this aid can really contribute to your project, compare the planned costs with the rules in force and confirm the business’s eligibility before any commitment.
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Who can apply
The scheme is listed by the CC Somme Sud-Ouest. Eligibility depends on the location, the type of activity and the criteria in the rules in force. The aid’s description notably states: supporting the development of businesses located in the area; encouraging growth investments; helping very small businesses reach a crucial stage of their development by meeting their need for stable resources to fund their investment projects; maintaining jobs; creating jobs. Have the size, age and status criteria and any excluded sectors confirmed before applying.
Eligibility conditions
The scheme aims to support the development of businesses located in the area and encourage their investments. The application must link each cost to a concrete result: extra capacity, modernisation, improved productivity or maintaining/creating jobs if the rules provide for it.
What the scheme covers
For this project, document the following operations precisely: production or service equipment, modernisation of business equipment and fit-out needed for the activity’s growth. For each item, attach a separate quote or a cost breakdown, the necessary technical specifications and an explanation of the link with the aid’s objective. Costs already committed, recurring subscriptions or items not explicitly provided for must be validated before being included.
Amount and funding terms
The cap recorded is €9,000. The aid rate, eligible cost base and any employment-related criteria must be confirmed. The amount depends on the costs taken into account, the funding rate and the funder’s decision.
How to apply
Ask the CC Somme Sud-Ouest for the current rules and the official form. Prepare a presentation of the business, its address, the latest accounts, unsigned detailed quotes, current and planned jobs, a timetable and a financing plan. Obtain written confirmation of the application procedure and of when costs may be committed.
Timeline
The timetable and availability of funds must be confirmed with the CC Somme Sud-Ouest. Check whether the “Very small business development aid” scheme is open, its deadline and the rule on when costs may start before committing.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Somme Sud-Ouest
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €9,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 15%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the amount of the aid?
The cap recorded is €9,000. The aid rate, eligible cost base and any employment-related criteria must be confirmed. The amount actually awarded depends on the applicable rules and the review of the application.
Who can benefit?
The scheme is listed by the CC Somme Sud-Ouest. The precise criteria on activity, location and status must be checked with the funder.
Which costs should I present?
Prepare detailed quotes covering production or service equipment, modernisation of business equipment and fit-out needed for the activity’s growth. Have each item’s eligibility confirmed before any commitment.
Must I apply before starting?
Check the applicable rule before any order or signature. Some schemes require the application to be formalised before works or the operation start.
Is the €9,000 cap awarded automatically?
No. €9,000 is the cap recorded in the catalogue. The amount depends on the rate, eligible costs and the CC Somme Sud-Ouest’s decision.
Official source
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