Selective Support for Small and Medium-Sized Exhibitors
The “Selective aid for small and medium-sized cinema exhibition” is listed by the CNC to encourage the emergence and consolidation of a diverse network of businesses offering a varied, high-quality film programme. The access criteria, cost basis and timetable must be checked in the official documentation before including it in the financing plan.
The Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC) lists the “Selective aid for small and medium-sized cinema exhibition” for creating or modernising a small or medium-sized cinema. It encourages the emergence and consolidation of a diverse network of businesses offering a varied, high-quality film programme. The last 2026 application deadline was 4 September and has passed. No single figure for a cap is recorded in the catalogue. The amounts granted vary with the nature and budget of the project; consult the official guidance and the CNC committee decisions. 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 for operators and owners of small and medium-sized cinemas, including private, public or associative operators. The CNC uses a criterion based on the average share of national admissions in the two years before the application. The official sheet details the beneficiaries, supporting documents and application arrangements.
Eligibility conditions
The aid targets creation or modernisation projects where automatic financial support is insufficient. The application must specify the operation (creation, renovation, accessibility, equipment or touring circuit), its cost, the forecast revenue and the funding available. Check the guidance, the list of documents and the committee’s criteria before applying.
What the scheme covers
For this project, document precisely the following operations: works to create, rehabilitate, modernise, make accessible or replace equipment in a cinema, according to the project accepted by the CNC. 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
No single figure for a cap is recorded in the catalogue. The amounts granted vary with the nature and budget of the project; consult the official guidance and the CNC committee decisions. 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.
How to apply
Applications are made online via CNC MesAides. Register in advance, gather the documents in the guidance, the forecast income statement and the quotes, then check the documents specific to fixed cinemas or touring circuits. The CNC recommends contacting the officer in charge if you have any difficulty.
Timeline
The timetable depends on CNC sessions and committees; the 4 September 2026 deadline has passed. Consult the official page for “Selective aid for small and medium-sized cinema exhibition” to check the next deadline, the version of the application file and the application conditions.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Closes
- 4 September 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
How much is the aid?
No single figure for a cap is recorded in the catalogue. The amounts granted vary with the nature and budget of the project; consult the official guidance and the CNC committee decisions. The amount actually awarded depends on the applicable rules and the review of the application.
Who can benefit?
The scheme is listed by the CNC for small and medium-sized cinema operators and owners. The precise criteria on activity, location and status must be checked with the funder.
Which costs should I present?
Prepare detailed quotes for works to create, rehabilitate, modernise, make accessible or replace equipment in a cinema, according to the project accepted by the CNC. 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.
Does the CNC publish examples of amounts granted?
Yes. The CNC publishes committee results. The amounts granted to other cinemas illustrate specific decisions but are not a guaranteed scale for your project.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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