Development Support for Craft, Retail and Service Micro-enterprises
The “Development aid for very small craft, retail and service businesses” is listed by the Hauts-de-France Region to support craft, retail and service businesses with development projects in urban and rural areas, encourage growth investment and promote job creation. The access criteria, cost basis and timetable must be checked in the official documentation before including it in the financing plan.
The Hauts-de-France Region lists the “Development aid for very small craft, retail and service businesses” for the development of very small craft, retail and service businesses in Hauts-de-France. The source page states in particular: support craft, retail and service businesses with development projects in urban and rural areas; encourage growth investment; promote job creation in the region. The cap recorded is €26,000. The amount actually awarded depends on the support rate, the costs accepted and the regional or local scheme in force. 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 Hauts-de-France Region. Eligibility depends on location, the nature of the activity and the criteria in the rules in force. The aid description states in particular: support craft, retail and service businesses with development projects in urban and rural areas; encourage growth investment; promote job creation in the region. Have the size, age, status criteria and any excluded sectors confirmed before applying.
Eligibility conditions
The scheme targets craft, retail and service businesses developing their activity in the region. Check the geographical scope, size criteria, excluded sectors, eligible costs and the status of the scheme. The application must explain how the investment improves the capacity, quality or competitiveness of the very small business.
What the scheme covers
For this project, document precisely the following operations: business investments, modernisation of working tools, equipment and fittings directly linked to the development of the business. 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 €26,000. The amount actually awarded depends on the support rate, the costs accepted and the regional or local scheme in force. 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 Hauts-de-France Region or the designated local operator to confirm the rules and the application channel. Prepare unsigned quotes, accounts, proof of location and a financing plan. Have the rules on starting costs confirmed before ordering or starting works.
Timeline
The timetable and availability of funds must be confirmed with the Hauts-de-France Region. Check whether the “Development aid for very small craft, retail and service businesses” is open, its deadline and the rule on starting costs before committing.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Hauts-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €26,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 20%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Hauts-de-France
Frequently asked questions
How much is the aid?
The cap recorded is €26,000. The amount actually awarded depends on the support rate, the costs accepted and the regional or local scheme in force, as well as on the applicable rules and the review of the application.
Who can benefit?
The scheme is listed by the Hauts-de-France Region. The precise criteria on activity, location and status must be checked with the funder.
Which costs should I present?
Prepare detailed quotes for business investments, modernisation of working tools, equipment and fittings directly linked to the development of the business. 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 €26,000 cap guaranteed?
The €26,000 cap is the one recorded in the catalogue. It must be confirmed in the rules currently applicable, in particular the aid rate, eligible costs and territorial criteria.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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