Private Retail Investment Aid Fund - Strengthening retail in village centres
Private Retail Investment Aid Fund - Strengthening retail in village centres: Sustaining the existing retail and personal service offer in village centres and supporting new businesses setting up in these centres; revitalising and modernising local shops in terms of fit-out, visibility and working tools. Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: private retail operators of any legal form (independent retailers, auto-entrepreneurs, franchisees), up to date with their obligations, owning or operating a business under lease management, located in a village centre. The detailed conditions and current status remain to be confirmed with the funder.
The “Private Retail Investment Aid Fund - Strengthening retail in village centres” scheme is listed to sustain the existing retail and personal service offer in village centres and support new businesses setting up in these centres; revitalise and modernise local shops in terms of fit-out, visibility and working tools. The official page consulted confirms the following scope: The rules target private shops located within approved village-centre perimeters, for a creation, takeover or development. Eligible expenditure excluding VAT of €10,000 to €20,000, with an announced grant of up to 50% (€5,000 to €10,000). The application must precede the start of the operation, and the annual budget depends on the community budget. The catalogue information should still be compared with the rules in force, notably for beneficiaries, amounts, eligible expenditure and availability.
Funded by CC Terres de Bresse
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: Private retail operators of any legal form (independent retailers, auto-entrepreneurs, franchisees): up to date with their social security and tax obligations; owning the business they operate directly, or operating a business they do not own under lease management; located in a village centre. Not eligible: non-profit associations; itinerant traders; SCIs and regulated liberal professions (except pharmacies). Check the legal form, size, activity, area, financial situation and exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: Eligible expenditure must be between €10,000 and €20,000 excluding VAT. These are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the official criteria, exclusions, combination rules and any requirement to apply before ordering, acquiring or starting works.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: Fit-out project for creating a shop; fit-out project for taking over, sustaining or developing an existing shop; purchase of professional equipment, including IT equipment; signs; securing the premises. Not eligible: vehicles; small equipment and accessories; stock. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before any commitment. The rules consulted notably cite shop fit-out, signs, security and certain professional equipment; vehicles, accessories and stock are excluded.
Amount and funding terms
Amount or form of support indicated in the catalogue: A grant of 50% of eligible expenditure, between €5,000 and €10,000. The retail operator may benefit from the Communauté de Communes Terres de Bresse aid only once every 5 years. Only one application every 5 years may be submitted in the name of the legal entity, per establishment where it has several shops. The Terres de Bresse rules consulted indicate a grant of up to 50% of the base excluding VAT, for expenditure of €10,000 to €20,000, subject to the perimeter, criteria and annual budget.
How to apply
1) Obtain the current official page and rules. 2) Confirm that the scheme is active and that the project’s area is covered. 3) Check the criteria, amount, cost base, exclusions, combination rules and documents. 4) Confirm when to apply and obtain prior agreement before committing costs. Confirm the budget and application arrangements applicable in 2026, the exact perimeter of the shop, the list of eligible activities and that expenditure has not started.
Timeline
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the funder, along with the deadline, whether the scheme is still accepting applications and the available budget. Confirm the budget and application arrangements applicable in 2026, the exact perimeter of the shop, the list of eligible activities and that expenditure has not started.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Terres de Bresse
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €10,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Private Retail Investment Aid Fund - Strengthening retail in village centres” scheme for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: Sustaining the existing retail and personal service offer in village centres and supporting new businesses setting up in these centres; revitalising and modernising local shops in terms of fit-out, visibility and working tools. Check that the project matches the scope of the official rules in force.
Who can benefit and what are the main conditions?
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: Private retail operators of any legal form (independent retailers, auto-entrepreneurs, franchisees): up to date with their social security and tax obligations; owning the business they operate directly, or operating a business they do not own under lease management; located in a village centre. Not eligible: non-profit associations; itinerant traders; SCIs and regulated liberal professions (except pharmacies). Conditions mentioned: Eligible expenditure must be between €10,000 and €20,000 excluding VAT. The legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria should be confirmed.
What amount or type of financing can be obtained?
A grant of 50% of eligible expenditure, between €5,000 and €10,000. The retail operator may benefit from the Communauté de Communes Terres de Bresse aid only once every 5 years. Only one application every 5 years may be submitted in the name of the legal entity, per establishment where it has several shops. The official source consulted also states: The rules target private shops located within approved village-centre perimeters, for a creation, takeover or development. Eligible expenditure excluding VAT of €10,000 to €20,000, with an announced grant of up to 50% (€5,000 to €10,000). The application must precede the start of the operation, and the annual budget depends on the community budget. These elements do not guarantee an award; confirm the cap, base, rate and form of financing with the funder.
Is the scheme still open and how do I apply?
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the funder. Confirm the budget and application arrangements applicable in 2026, the exact perimeter of the shop, the list of eligible activities and that expenditure has not started. Before any order, purchase or expenditure, confirm the opening and procedure with the competent authority.
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