Local Economy Partnership Fund
This regional scheme, also known as CAP Économie de Proximité, forms part of the Région Centre-Val de Loire’s Schéma Régional de Développement Économique, d’Innovation et d’Internationalisation (SRDEII, the regional economic development strategy) 2022-2028. It targets local craft and retail SMEs (PME), as well as social and solidarity economy (ESS) organisations, for their investments in equipment. The amounts identified vary between sources (around €800 to €20,000 for SMEs/ESS organisations, with a rate of 30% that can reach 50% for energy-efficient investments) — to be reconfirmed with the Région and the CC Coeur de France.
Supporting the shops and services that residents use every day contributes directly to the vitality of town centres. The Région Centre-Val de Loire has created, with volunteer intercommunal bodies including the CC Coeur de France, a partnership fund dedicated to this local economy.
Funded by CC Coeur de France, Région Centre-Val de Loire
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Who can apply
Local craft and retail small and medium-sized enterprises, and social and solidarity economy (ESS) organisations, based in the area of the CC Coeur de France.
Eligibility conditions
The scheme is part of a partnership agreement between the Région Centre-Val de Loire and the intercommunal body, under the SRDEII 2022-2028. The grant application is submitted to the Région.
What the scheme covers
Investments in equipment by everyday businesses — shops and services that residents and tourists use frequently, or even daily.
Amount and funding terms
The sources consulted differ: a rate of 30% of expenditure (up to 50% for energy-efficient investments), and a grant range of €800 to €20,000 for SMEs and ESS organisations. These figures must be confirmed with the Région Centre-Val de Loire or the CC Coeur de France before any application.
How to apply
1. Check that your business is genuinely a local retail/craft business or part of the ESS. 2. Cost your equipment investment project. 3. Submit your application to the Région Centre-Val de Loire, in liaison with the CC Coeur de France. 4. Confirm the rate and cap applicable to your application.
Timeline
No precise application deadline identified — the scheme is in principle available under the regional agreement in force until 2028.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Coeur de France, Région Centre-Val de Loire
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which businesses are targeted?
Local craft and retail SMEs, as well as social and solidarity economy organisations, in the area of the CC Coeur de France.
How much is the grant?
The sources differ (around €800 to €20,000, with a rate of 30% to 50% depending on the type of investment); to be confirmed with the Région.
What framework does this fund belong to?
The SRDEII 2022-2028 of the Région Centre-Val de Loire, through a partnership agreement with the intercommunal body.
Official source
Official CC Coeur de France, Région Centre-Val de Loire page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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