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 businesses with turnover below €1 million and no more than 10 employees, micro-businesses under conditions, social and solidarity economy businesses, liberal professions, certain itinerant shops, farms, tourist accommodation and newly established medical professionals. Catalogue financial parameters: A grant of up to 30% of eligible expenditure, between €500 and €20,000. A 10% bonus applies for job creation (fixed-term contract of more than 6 months or permanent contract), prorated to the hours worked (10% for 1 FTE, 5% for 0.5 FTE), up to €5,000 of grant. Availability and the rules in force should be confirmed before applying.
The “Local economy partnership fund” scheme is listed by the CC de la Beauce Loirétaine. 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 Beauce Loirétaine
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: Craft and retail businesses with annual turnover below €1 million excluding VAT and no more than 10 employees; businesses under the micro-business tax regime when this is their main activity, provided they supply a detailed statement of the business’s accounts (year N-2 for development and N+2 for creation); integration enterprises and social and solidarity economy businesses, whatever their legal status; liberal professions; itinerant shops with at least one market and/or pitch in the intercommunal territory and their registered office there; farming businesses with productive investment projects giving access to aid of less than €2,000; tourist accommodation up to date with the tourist tax and planning applications; doctors and medical auxiliaries setting up for the first time. 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); have a cash contribution of at least €5,000, including an honour loan or current account blocked for 5 years; show medium- or long-term bank financing, or any other external financing, covering at least 20% of the accepted investment programme; not have started the programme concerned before applying to the funders (signing quotes, works, etc.). 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: Building works and interior fit-out needed for the creation or development project; energy-saving works; fitting out terraces and pergolas for restaurants, cafés and bar-tobacconists, in line with existing local charters; separating access to the home and to the business premises; accessibility works for shops and establishments receiving the public under law no. 2005-102 of 11 February 2005; creating or renovating shop windows or signs. 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, between €500 and €20,000. A 10% bonus applies for job creation (fixed-term contract of more than 6 months or permanent contract), prorated to the hours worked (10% for 1 FTE, 5% for 0.5 FTE), up to €5,000 of grant. 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. Find the CC de la Beauce Loirétaine’s own page and rules; do not automatically apply the regional rate or cap without local confirmation. Check the expenditure, beneficiaries, combination, prior application procedure and funds available.
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. Find the CC de la Beauce Loirétaine’s own page and rules; do not automatically apply the regional rate or cap without local confirmation. Check the expenditure, beneficiaries, combination, prior application procedure and funds available.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Beauce Loirétaine
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €20,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €500
- 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 businesses with annual turnover below €1 million excluding VAT and no more than 10 employees; businesses under the micro-business tax regime when this is their main activity, provided they supply a detailed statement of the business’s accounts (year N-2 for development and N+2 for creation); integration enterprises and social and solidarity economy businesses, whatever their legal status; liberal professions; itinerant shops with at least one market and/or pitch in the intercommunal territory and their registered office there; farming businesses with productive investment projects giving access to aid of less than €2,000; tourist accommodation up to date with the tourist tax and planning applications; doctors and medical auxiliaries setting up for the first time. 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; also a cash contribution of at least €5,000, external financing covering at least 20% of the programme and no start before applying. 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, between €500 and €20,000. A 10% bonus applies for job creation (fixed-term contract of more than 6 months or permanent contract), prorated to the hours worked (10% for 1 FTE, 5% for 0.5 FTE), up to €5,000 of grant. 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. Find the CC de la Beauce Loirétaine’s own page and rules; do not automatically apply the regional rate or cap without local confirmation. Check the expenditure, beneficiaries, combination, prior application procedure and funds available. Before any order, purchase or expenditure, confirm the opening and procedure with the competent authority.
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