Local economy support fund
Local economy support fund: Helping local retailers and craftspeople with a property project who cannot benefit from the intercommunal body’s aid through the departmental schemes; supporting property projects by businesses in the residential economy of the Communauté de Communes des Portes de Vassivière (retail, crafts, services and the social and solidarity economy); encouraging economic activities to stay and settle permanently in the territory of the Communauté de Communes des Portes de Vassivière. Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: businesses located in the territory of the Communauté de Communes des Portes de Vassivière with fewer than 50 people and turnover or a balance sheet not exceeding €10 million; SCIs under conditions; eligible sectors and exclusions listed below. The detailed conditions and current status remain to be confirmed with the funder.
The “Local economy support fund” scheme is listed to help local retailers and craftspeople with a property project who cannot benefit from the intercommunal body’s aid through the departmental schemes; support property projects by businesses in the residential economy of the Communauté de Communes des Portes de Vassivière (retail, crafts, services and the social and solidarity economy). 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 des Portes de Vassivière
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: Businesses located in the territory of the Communauté de Communes des Portes de Vassivière with fewer than 50 people and turnover or a balance sheet not exceeding €10 million. Property investment companies are eligible only if the beneficiary holds more than 50% of the capital. Eligible sectors: retail (NAF codes 45.1 to 45.4, 47.1 to 47.8); personal services (NAF codes 74.2, 81.3, 95.1, 95.2, 96.01, 96.02); craft and industrial activities (NAF codes 10 to 33) when they are not eligible for the business property aid scheme under the agreement with the Haute-Vienne Department; construction activities (NAF codes 41 to 43); accommodation and food services (NAF codes 55 to 56). Not eligible: fisheries and aquaculture; primary agricultural production; export-related activities to third countries or Member States; businesses in difficulty; farms and related activities (NAF codes 01 to 03); extractive industries (NAF codes 05 to 09); steel and shipbuilding (NAF codes 24, 30); electricity, gas, steam, air-conditioning and water (NAF codes 35 to 39); wholesale trade (NAF codes 45.31, 46); shops above 300 m²; shops belonging to a franchise or integrated chain (subsidiaries, branches, etc.); transport and storage (NAF codes 49 to 53); information and communication (NAF codes 58 to 63); financial and insurance activities (NAF codes 64 to 66); estate agencies (NAF code 68); professional, scientific and technical activities (NAF codes 69 to 75, except photography); administrative and support service activities (NAF codes 77 to 81.29); administrative services (NAF codes 82 to 84); education (NAF code 85); health and social work (NAF codes 86 to 88); arts, entertainment and recreation (NAF codes 90 to 93); seasonal activities; regulated liberal professions. Check the legal form, size, activity, area, financial situation and exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: The beneficiary business must: show a sound financial situation; be up to date with its tax and social security obligations; comply with the legal conditions for carrying out the activity; not have made any economic redundancies in the last 12 months; meet legal and regulatory environmental obligations; be registered in the RNE; have an up-to-date insurance contract for its activity. 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: Eligible investment: purchase of buildings; construction and/or extension of a building; renovation and fit-out works on existing buildings. Eligible expenditure: works; fit-out of premises (including regulatory compliance for accessibility, fire safety, etc.); renovation of shop windows; new signs; technical inspection; health and safety coordination; “dommage ouvrage” construction insurance; topographical surveys and soundings; project management fees. Not eligible: land acquisition; roads and utilities outside the plot on which the aided building stands; investment following an order from the public authorities to comply with standards; any property project where personal and business assets are found to be mixed. 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 repayable advance of 20% of eligible expenditure excluding VAT, capped at €30,000; interest-free; with no guarantee or surety; repayable over 36 to 60 months at most, at the frequency set by the repayment schedule in the advance agreement. 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 des Portes de Vassivière
- Type of funding
- Repayable advance
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €30,000
- 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 “Local economy support fund” scheme for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: Helping local retailers and craftspeople with a property project who cannot benefit from the intercommunal body’s aid through the departmental schemes; supporting property projects by businesses in the residential economy of the Communauté de Communes des Portes de Vassivière (retail, crafts, services and the social and solidarity economy); encouraging economic activities to stay and settle permanently in the territory of the Communauté de Communes des Portes de Vassivière. 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 located in the territory of the Communauté de Communes des Portes de Vassivière with fewer than 50 people and turnover or a balance sheet not exceeding €10 million; SCIs only if the beneficiary holds more than 50% of the capital; eligible sectors include retail, personal services, crafts and industry (where not eligible for the departmental property aid), construction, accommodation and food services. Many activities are excluded: check the full list. Conditions mentioned: a sound financial situation; being up to date with tax and social security obligations; complying with the legal conditions for the activity; no economic redundancies in the last 12 months; meeting environmental obligations; registration in the RNE; up-to-date professional insurance. The legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria should be confirmed.
What amount or type of financing can be obtained?
A repayable advance of 20% of eligible expenditure excluding VAT, capped at €30,000; interest-free; with no guarantee or surety; repayable over 36 to 60 months at most, at the frequency set by the repayment schedule in the advance agreement. 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.
Official source
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