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 30% of eligible expenditure, between €500 and €5,000. By way of exception, and notably in view of the energy crisis, 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 Région de Levroux. 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 région de Levroux, 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 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: Property fit-out: creation, modernisation and extension of business premises; fit-out and depreciable furniture; separating access to the home and to the business premises during modernisation; energy-saving works; improving working conditions and safety; accessibility works for shops and establishments receiving the public under law no. 2005-102 of 11 February 2005. Shopfront: renovation and extension (complete works, from restoration to full refurbishment, including glazing, anti-theft system, lighting and signage); shop window renovation. Equipment for delivery-round and workshop vehicles: vehicle equipment; new purchases and equipment. Equipment: investment bringing real added value to the business — higher productivity, better working and safety conditions, access to new markets, diversification — other than normal like-for-like replacement, etc. Digital: creating a website produced by a professional. Not eligible: IT, unless it is part of the production process or is the business’s first investment in such equipment; telecommunications equipment; furniture not specific to an activity; vehicles and trailers, except delivery-round and workshop vehicles; leased equipment; land acquisition. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: A grant of 30% of eligible expenditure, between €500 and €5,000. By way of exception, and notably in view of the energy crisis, 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. Obtain the current version of the CC de la Région de Levroux rules; check the cap, rate, eligible expenditure, minimum threshold and budget availability.
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. Obtain the current version of the CC de la Région de Levroux rules; check the cap, rate, eligible expenditure, minimum threshold and budget availability.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC de la région de Levroux, Région Centre-Val de Loire
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- 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 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; 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 30% of eligible expenditure, between €500 and €5,000. By way of exception, and notably in view of the energy crisis, 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. Obtain the current version of the CC de la Région de Levroux rules; check the cap, rate, eligible expenditure, minimum threshold and budget availability. Before any order, purchase or expenditure, confirm the opening and procedure with the competent authority.
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