Support for Independent Bookshops
The “Aid for independent bookshops” is listed by the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region to contribute to the creation, maintenance, economic development and transfer of bookshops in the region. The access criteria, cost basis and timetable must be checked in the official documentation before including it in the financing plan.
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region lists the “Aid for independent bookshops” for the creation, transfer or development of an independent bookshop in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The source page states in particular: contribute to the creation, maintenance, economic development and transfer of bookshops in the region. The cap recorded is €200,000, to be confirmed in the current rules. It does not mean that every bookshop can obtain this amount: support depends on the project, the strand requested and the costs accepted. To decide whether this aid can really contribute to your project, compare the planned costs with the rules in force and confirm the company’s eligibility before any commitment.
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Who can apply
The scheme is listed with the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region. Eligibility depends on location, the nature of the activity and the criteria in the rules in force. The aid description states in particular: contribute to the creation, maintenance, economic development and transfer of bookshops in the region. Have the size, age, status criteria and any excluded sectors confirmed before applying.
Eligibility conditions
The aid aims to contribute to the creation, maintenance, economic development and transfer of independent bookshops. Check the independence criteria, regional location, share of turnover from books, financial situation and eligible costs. For a transfer, check the conditions specific to takeovers and the documents requested.
What the scheme covers
For this project, document precisely the following operations: works, fitting out, computerisation, stock development, transfer or actions strengthening the bookshop’s economy, depending on the support strand. For each item, attach a separate quote or a cost breakdown, the necessary technical details and an explanation of the link with the aid’s objective. Costs already incurred, recurring subscriptions or items not explicitly provided for must be validated before being included.
Amount and funding terms
The cap recorded is €200,000, to be confirmed in the current rules. It does not mean that every bookshop can obtain this amount: support depends on the project, the strand requested and the costs accepted. A reference cap is neither a flat rate nor a commitment to award. The amount depends on the costs accepted, the funding rate and the funder’s decision. Check the calculation and payment conditions before including any income in the budget.
How to apply
Contact the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region and the partners of the Book Sector Contract to obtain the up-to-date guidance notes. Prepare the accounts, activity indicators, the detailed project, quotes and the financing plan. Have the relevant strand and the prior application rules confirmed before committing costs.
Timeline
The timetable and availability of funds must be confirmed with the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region. Check whether the “Aid for independent bookshops” is open, its deadline and the rule on starting costs before committing.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €200,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Frequently asked questions
How much is the aid?
The cap recorded is €200,000, to be confirmed in the current rules. It does not mean that every bookshop can obtain this amount: support depends on the project, the strand requested and the costs accepted. The amount actually awarded depends on the applicable rules and the review of the application.
Who can benefit?
The scheme is listed by the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region. The precise criteria on activity, location and status must be checked with the funder.
Which costs should I present?
Prepare detailed quotes for works, fitting out, computerisation, stock development, transfer or actions strengthening the bookshop’s economy, depending on the support strand. Have each item’s eligibility confirmed before committing.
Must I apply before starting?
Check the applicable rule before any order or signature. Some aid requires the application to be made before the work or operation begins.
Is the €200,000 cap an automatic grant?
No. The €200,000 cap is the one recorded in the catalogue, but it is not a guaranteed amount. The rules differ according to the nature of the project and must be checked in the current regional rules.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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