Collective Modernisation Operation (OCM)
The aid represents 20% to 30% of the investment cost excluding VAT. The business must be located in the Pays d’Alençon, have fewer than 10 employees, annual turnover excluding VAT of no more than €1 million, a sales area below 400 m² and at least one year of existence or since takeover. A prior diagnosis by the Chamber of Trades and Crafts (CMA) or the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) is required, and the works must not have started before the application.
The Pays d’Alençon Collective Modernisation Operation helps local shops and craftspeople invest in their premises, equipment and sales tools. It can reduce the cost of a shop window, fit-out, professional equipment or eligible digital project.
Funded by CC des Sources de l’Orne, CC du Pays Fertois et du Bocage Carrougien, CC Vallée de la Haute Sarthe, CU d’Alençon, Département 61 - Orne, Région Normandie
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Who can apply
Local craft, retail and service businesses located in the Pays d’Alençon, with fewer than 10 employees, annual turnover excluding VAT of no more than €1 million and a sales area below 400 m². The business must have existed for at least a year or be taking over an existing business, and provide a service to the population.
Eligibility conditions
A business diagnosis with recommendations must be carried out by a chamber (CMA or CCI). Do not start the works before submitting the application. Expenditure financed by leasing, routine maintenance, second-hand or refurbished equipment, property acquisitions, simple replacement, certain intangible expenditure and investment imposed by a franchisor are excluded. Combining with other aid from the State, the Normandy Region or the Orne Department is stated as not allowed.
What the scheme covers
Renovation of shop windows and shopfronts, fit-out of premises, professional equipment, digital and promotion tools, accessibility, security and fitted delivery-round vehicles. The rules notably exclude property acquisitions, second-hand or refurbished equipment, normal maintenance and routine expenditure.
Amount and funding terms
An announced grant of 20% to 30% of the investment cost excluding VAT. The rules set a minimum expenditure of €5,000 or €20,000 depending on the funding used. Check the minimum applicable to your project and the cap in force in the 2026-2027 brochure.
How to apply
Start by asking the CMA or CCI for the diagnosis, then obtain the 2026-2027 OCM application file from the Pays d’Argentan d’Auge et d’Ouche. Put together the application with quotes, accounts, proof of registration and a description of the project. Wait for the submission and the acknowledgement of receipt provided for by the scheme before starting the works, under the current rules.
Timeline
The P2AO website publishes a 2026-2027 OCM brochure and application file. The scheme is presented as part of the 2024-2027 operation; check the funds and the version of the rules before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC des Sources de l’Orne, CC du Pays Fertois et du Bocage Carrougien, CC Vallée de la Haute Sarthe, CU d’Alençon, Département 61 - Orne, Région Normandie
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 25%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What rate can be obtained?
20% to 30% of the cost excluding VAT depending on the project and location; the minimum expenditure is €5,000 or €20,000 depending on the funding.
Is a prior diagnosis required?
Yes, a diagnosis with recommendations by the CMA or CCI is indicated.
Can works start before applying?
No, the application file specifies that works must not have started before the application.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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