Economic aid fund
Economic aid fund: Supporting small businesses. Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: businesses with fewer than 10 employees, located and registered in the territory of Creuse Grand Sud or wishing to set up there, with turnover not exceeding €500,000 in the last financial year. The detailed conditions and current status remain to be confirmed with the funder.
The “Economic aid fund” scheme is listed to support small businesses. The catalogue indicates territorial aid and the framework elements set out below: the conditions, amounts, access criteria and availability should be confirmed with the funder before any decision.
Funded by CC Creuse Grand Sud
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: Businesses with fewer than 10 employees: located and registered in the territory of Creuse Grand Sud or wishing to set up there; with turnover not exceeding €500,000 in the last financial year. The activity may be permanent (including campsites, even if the activity is not permanent), sedentary or not, following a creation or takeover. Not eligible: wholesale and trading businesses; businesses being created that are not yet registered; tourism-related activities unless permanent (open 10 months out of 12 and 5 days a week); retailers or craftspeople belonging to a franchise or integrated retail chain (subsidiaries, branches); businesses in judicial liquidation, insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership or safeguard proceedings, and businesses in difficulty under Article 2(18) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 (conditions a) to e)); property investment companies (SCIs) and property development companies; shops with a sales area above 300 m² (large retail and other franchised chains); unregulated personal services (NAF codes 96.04 and 96.09, except pet services); education activities (all NAF codes in section P); activities offered exclusively online; sectors excluded by European regulations; organisations representing a professional sector (e.g. trade unions and professional groups); paramedical activities (human health and social work), other than those registered with the Chamber of Trades and Crafts (all NAF codes in section Q); private hosts; electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning production and distribution; commercial and service activities created and run by a public body. Check the legal form, size, activity, area, financial situation and exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: not specified. 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: Modernisation of business premises, retail and craft furniture, professional equipment and production tools; fit-out to make businesses accessible to all; improving professional equipment; productivity or attractiveness investment (enabling the business to increase its profitability or efficiency); compliance investment (notably required by health standards or accessibility); purchase of second-hand equipment less than 3 years old — second-hand equipment is eligible provided deeds authenticating the sale (less than 3 years) are produced, along with a certificate that the equipment was not originally subsidised stating the price of the new equipment; the seller must also certify that the equipment complies with regulations. Expenditure on participating in major events (trade fairs, forums, etc.). Studies, purchases (except stock) and services relating to the following are also eligible: innovative tourism and showcasing the territory; digital transformation aid; support for short supply chains; agro-ecological transition aid; collaboration between businesses; support for services not available in the territory. Not eligible: simple replacement of obsolete or depreciated equipment, unless it helps maintain a local activity or service; purchase of goodwill, retail premises or land to build business premises; businesses whose activity consists of supplementary income; purchases through lease with purchase option or leasing. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
Amount or form of support indicated in the catalogue: A grant of up to 12.5% of eligible expenditure excluding VAT, between €1,000 and €5,000. In some cases, the aid may be increased by up to €1,000 (within the overall €5,000 maximum) if the application has a positive impact on employment (job creation, professional integration, etc.) and/or sustainable development (energy saving, environmental impact, etc.). This information comes from the catalogue and is not a promise of award. Check the cost base, rates and caps, eligible costs, combination rules and the applicable state aid scheme.
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. 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, along with the deadline, whether the scheme is still accepting applications and the available budget.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Creuse Grand Sud
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €1,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 13%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Economic aid fund” scheme for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: Supporting small businesses. 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: Businesses with fewer than 10 employees, located and registered in the territory of Creuse Grand Sud or wishing to set up there, with turnover not exceeding €500,000 in the last financial year; permanent activity (campsites included), sedentary or not, following a creation or takeover. Many activities are excluded: check the full list. Conditions mentioned: not specified. The legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria should be confirmed.
What amount or type of financing can be obtained?
A grant of up to 12.5% of eligible expenditure excluding VAT, between €1,000 and €5,000. In some cases, the aid may be increased by up to €1,000 (within the overall €5,000 maximum) if the application has a positive impact on employment (job creation, professional integration, etc.) and/or sustainable development (energy saving, environmental impact, etc.). 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. The catalogue source has not been rechecked recently. Before any order, purchase or expenditure, confirm the opening and procedure with the competent authority.
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