Local Economy Partnership Fund
Purpose of the scheme: Supporting projects by everyday businesses where residents and tourists shop frequently or even daily. Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: craft and retail SMEs registered in the RNE (including their secondary establishments); exclusions apply. Catalogue financial parameters: A grant of up to 30% of eligible expenditure excluding VAT, capped at €20,000. The rate may be raised to 50% for energy-saving investment. Availability and the rules in force should be confirmed before applying.
The “Local economy partnership fund” scheme is listed by the CC de la Marche Berrichonne. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: Supporting projects by everyday businesses where residents and tourists shop frequently or even daily. The financial parameters and conditions presented in the catalogue should be distinguished from the rules officially in force. Before using it, check eligibility, eligible expenditure, the timetable and the procedure with the funder or competent operator.
Funded by CC de la Marche Berrichonne, Région Centre-Val de Loire
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: Craft and retail SMEs registered in the national business register (RNE), which since 1 January 2023 includes the trades register (RM) and the trade and companies register (RCS) (including their secondary establishments). Not eligible: activities or projects eligible for CAP PME-PMI, notably production craftspeople; agencies (estate, banking, insurance, brokerage, temporary employment); wholesale trade; seasonal shops operating less than 6 months; itinerant shops with their registered office outside the region; branches, franchise networks or concessions; shops with a sales area above 300 m²; liberal professions. Check the legal form, size, activity, territory and exclusions in the official rules in force.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: The business must: be up to date with its legal, tax, environmental, social security and regulatory obligations, or with a repayment plan for tax and social security debts approved by the competent authorities; not be subject to collective insolvency proceedings (safeguard, receivership, judicial liquidation); not have reached the aid ceiling under the de minimis regulations where the aid is examined under them; not have made redundancies in the 12 months before the aid application, or explain the context and implementation of any social measures; present a balanced financing plan for the project; comply with standards (environmental, safety, hygiene, etc.); have applied for the planning permissions needed for the project; for development projects, have positive equity and/or a positive net position in the latest available balance sheet; for a creation or takeover, submit the aid application within 6 months of registration in the RCS and/or RM or, from 1 January 2023, the RNE (for a creation) or of the deed of transfer (for a takeover). 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: Creation and takeover: either depreciable investment needed for the activity (excluding property and commercial vehicles), or the purchase price of company shares (excluding costs) in a company takeover project (only for a takeover of more than 80% of the shares). Development: new, second-hand or refurbished production equipment (with a legal guarantee of conformity), capitalised and depreciable, needed for the activity (developing or increasing the activity, accessing new markets, etc.), except like-for-like replacement and commercial vehicles; property expenditure (excluding land); digital transition expenditure; investment linked to the ecological transition and to social, societal and environmental responsibility. Not eligible: subscriptions, software and website maintenance, repairs and training costs (except learning to use the tools); telecommunications equipment; furniture not specific to a production activity; mandatory expenditure resulting from a legislative or regulatory requirement; equipment under lease-purchase, leasing, lease with purchase option or long-term rental; land acquisition; labour costs for works carried out by the business for itself; fit-out/equipment of premises adjoining the home without a separate customer entrance. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: A grant of up to 30% of eligible expenditure excluding VAT, capped at €20,000. The rate may be raised to 50% for energy-saving investment. These data should be compared with the rules or call applicable at the date of application; they guarantee neither eligibility nor an award.
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 regional source does not validate the CC de la Marche Berrichonne’s own rules. Confirm with the intercommunal body the rate, minimum and maximum, expenditure and exclusions, thresholds, budget availability and the local procedure.
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. The regional source does not validate the CC de la Marche Berrichonne’s own rules. Confirm with the intercommunal body the rate, minimum and maximum, expenditure and exclusions, thresholds, budget availability and the local procedure.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC de la Marche Berrichonne, Région Centre-Val de Loire
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €20,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 30%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Local economy partnership fund” scheme for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: Supporting projects by everyday businesses where residents and tourists shop frequently or even daily. 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: Craft and retail SMEs registered in the national business register (RNE), which since 1 January 2023 includes the trades register (RM) and the trade and companies register (RCS) (including their secondary establishments). Not eligible: activities or projects eligible for CAP PME-PMI, notably production craftspeople; agencies (estate, banking, insurance, brokerage, temporary employment); wholesale trade; seasonal shops operating less than 6 months; itinerant shops with their registered office outside the region; branches, franchise networks or concessions; shops with a sales area above 300 m²; liberal professions. Conditions indicated: be up to date with its legal, tax, social security and regulatory obligations (or with an approved repayment plan); not be in collective insolvency proceedings; not have reached the de minimis ceiling; no redundancies in the previous 12 months (or explain them); a balanced financing plan; compliance with standards and the necessary planning permissions; and, for a creation or takeover, apply within the set period after registration or transfer. 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 30% of eligible expenditure excluding VAT, capped at €20,000. The rate may be raised to 50% for energy-saving investment. 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 regional source does not validate the CC de la Marche Berrichonne’s own rules. Confirm with the intercommunal body the rate, minimum and maximum, expenditure and exclusions, thresholds, budget availability and the local procedure. Before any order, purchase or expenditure, confirm the opening and procedure with the competent authority.
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