Financing your project with the “Investment support fund for businesses” scheme
The “Investment support fund for businesses” scheme, run or listed by the Communauté de communes du Pays Rethélois, aims to foster entrepreneurship in the territory; support the local economic dynamic and promote it; strengthen local support for the territory’s businesses, encourage the development of short supply chains and proximity, and more broadly promote the Pays Rethélois as a territory of know-how. Business criteria, the expenditure base, the grant rate and the timetable should be checked with the funder before any commitment.
The Communauté de communes du Pays Rethélois lists the “Investment support fund for businesses” scheme. Its stated aim is to foster entrepreneurship in the territory; support the local economic dynamic and promote it; strengthen local support for the territory’s businesses, encourage the development of short supply chains and proximity, and more broadly promote the Pays Rethélois as a territory of know-how. This aid may be considered if your business is preparing a concrete project for investment by a craft, retail or service micro-business. The listed cap is €7,500. This cap does not guarantee an award: the rate, eligible expenditure and application conditions should be confirmed in the current rules. Have your project reviewed before signing quotes or starting works.
Funded by CC du Pays Rethélois
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Who can apply
The funder identified is the Communauté de communes du Pays Rethélois. Eligibility depends first on the location of the establishment concerned and the nature of the activity. The scheme is presented as aimed at businesses concerned by “Investment support fund for businesses”. Have any headcount and turnover thresholds, the accepted legal forms, registration obligations and excluded sectors confirmed. If the project concerns premises or an investment, check that the address and the asset are within the territory covered.
Eligibility conditions
The project must meet the stated aim — to foster entrepreneurship in the territory; support the local economic dynamic and promote it; strengthen local support for the territory’s businesses, encourage the development of short supply chains and proximity, and more broadly promote the Pays Rethélois as a territory of know-how. — and comply with the funder’s rules. Before applying, check the eligible expenditure, the applicable aid regime, combination rules, supporting documents required and any obligation to apply for the aid before starting. Do not automatically treat useful expenditure as subsidisable: have each quote line validated.
What the scheme covers
To document the project, detail the planned investment: equipment, modernisation of business premises and investment directly linked to developing the activity. For each item, give the cost, timetable, link with the aim of the aid and the expected result for the business. Routine operating costs, purchases already made or expenditure not directly linked to the project should not be included without the funder’s explicit approval.
Amount and funding terms
The listed cap is €7,500. This is a recorded cap, not a guaranteed flat-rate amount. The amount that can be awarded depends on eligible expenditure, the funding rate and the funds available. The information available does not confirm the rate, the minimum investment threshold or how VAT is treated. Ask the communauté de communes for the rules and have the forecast calculation validated before including the aid in your financing plan.
How to apply
Contact the communauté de communes to obtain the current rules and form. Prepare at least: an RNE extract, proof of location, detailed quotes, the latest balance sheet or available accounting information and a financing plan. Add detailed quotes, a financing plan and a provisional timetable. Ask for written confirmation of eligibility and of the date from which expenditure may start. Keep the acknowledgement of submission and the versions of the quotes used in the application.
Timeline
The timetable and availability of funds should be confirmed with the communauté de communes. Check whether the “Investment support fund for businesses” scheme is open, its deadline and the rule on starting expenditure before committing.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC du Pays Rethélois
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €7,500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 20%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum amount of this aid?
The listed cap is €7,500. The amount granted depends on the applicable rate, the expenditure accepted and the budget available.
Who can apply?
The aid is listed with the Communauté de communes du Pays Rethélois. The detailed criteria on location, size and sector should be checked in the current rules.
Which expenditure should be submitted?
Submit quotes directly linked to the aim of the scheme: equipment, modernisation of business premises and investment directly linked to developing the activity. Have each category of expenditure confirmed before applying.
Can expenditure be committed before the decision?
Do not assume it is allowed. Ask the funder for written confirmation of the date from which expenditure is eligible and of the prior application rule.
Does the aid cover the purchase of second-hand equipment?
How second-hand equipment is treated should be checked in the Communauté de communes du Pays Rethélois rules; do not include it without confirmation.
Official source
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