Disaster and Severe Weather Fund (FCI)
Purpose: Helping active self-employed workers affected by disasters and severe weather. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: active self-employed workers affected by a disaster or severe weather, notably those affected by the fires of July 2026 and by the severe weather and fires in the Rhône-Alpes area in early and mid-July. The conditions, the amount available and the timetable should be compared with the applicable official version.
The Disaster and Severe Weather Fund (FCI) provides emergency aid to active self-employed workers affected by a disaster or severe weather. The catalogue mentions damage to premises, production tools or the main residence, as well as exceptional measures linked to fires in 2026. The criteria and the period during which these exceptional measures apply should be confirmed with the CPSTI or URSSAF before any application.
Funded by Conseil de la protection sociale des travailleurs indépendants (CPSTI)
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: Active self-employed workers affected by a disaster or severe weather. The scheme notably helps self-employed workers affected by the fires of July 2026 in Languedoc-Roussillon, Île-de-France, Gironde, the Landes, the Var and Corsica, as well as by the severe weather and fires in the Rhône-Alpes area in early and mid-July. Check the legal form, size, activity, territory, financial situation and exclusions in the official rules in force.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: Recognition of a natural disaster is not required to trigger this aid. They are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the official criteria, exclusions, combination rules and any obligation to apply before ordering, purchasing or starting works.
What the scheme covers
Operations or expenditure cited: This aid meets the most urgent needs of the active self-employed workers concerned, following damage to their business premises, production tools and/or main residence. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded expenditure before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: A grant whose amount will depend on the applicant’s situation. For self-employed workers directly affected by a fire at their business and/or personal home, the CPSTI emergency aid can reach €8,000 depending on the level of destruction of the business premises and/or main residence (whether or not it is the business’s registered office). These exceptional measures applied until September 2026 for the July fires; that period has now passed. This information comes from the catalogue and is not a promise of award. Check the cap, the base (excluding/including VAT), eligible expenditure, combination rules and the applicable aid regime.
How to apply
1) Identify the funder and obtain the up-to-date official page. 2) Confirm the status of the scheme, the criteria and the timetable. 3) Check the base, rates/caps, combination rules and documents. 4) Obtain prior approval before considering expenditure eligible. The source page has not been rechecked recently; ask the funder or competent operator for confirmation.
Timeline
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the funder. Confirm the deadline, the status of the call and the budget available with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Conseil de la protection sociale des travailleurs indépendants (CPSTI)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the Disaster and Severe Weather Fund (FCI) scheme for?
The catalogue describes the following objective: Helping active self-employed workers affected by disasters and severe weather. The project must match the official scope and the technical or financial criteria in force.
Who can benefit and what are the main conditions?
The catalogue mentions: Active self-employed workers affected by a disaster or severe weather. The scheme notably helps self-employed workers affected by the fires of July 2026 in Languedoc-Roussillon, Île-de-France, Gironde, the Landes, the Var and Corsica, as well as by the severe weather and fires in the Rhône-Alpes area in early and mid-July. Also check the location, size and legal form, exclusions and, depending on the scheme, the technical or financing conditions.
How much can be obtained?
A grant whose amount will depend on the applicant’s situation. For self-employed workers directly affected by a fire at their business and/or personal home, the CPSTI emergency aid can reach €8,000 depending on the level of destruction of the business premises and/or main residence (whether or not it is the business’s registered office). These exceptional measures applied until September 2026 for the July fires; that period has now passed. The amounts and caps should be confirmed in the rules or with the funder; being listed in the catalogue does not guarantee an award.
Is the scheme open and how do I apply?
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the funder. Before any order or expenditure, confirm the status, documents and procedure with the competent authority.
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