Collective Modernisation Operation (OCM) for Retail, Crafts and Services
The manager announces a rate of 20% to 30% depending on the project and its location. The 2026-2027 application file and internal rules are available on the P2AO website. The application must be preceded by a business diagnosis by the CMA or CCI, and the minimum expenditure varies according to the funding used.
The Pays d’Argentan d’Auge et d’Ouche Collective Modernisation Operation is an investment grant to improve the working tools of local shops, craftspeople and services. It can help finance compliance works, securing premises or modernising equipment.
Funded by CC des Pays de l'Aigle, CC des Vallées d’Auge et du Merlerault, CC Terres d'Argentan Interco, Département 61 - Orne, Région Normandie
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Who can apply
Local craft, retail and service businesses located within the perimeter of the Pays d’Argentan d’Auge et d’Ouche, subject to the size, age, turnover and sales area conditions set by the rules.
Eligibility conditions
A prior diagnosis by the CMA or CCI is required. Expenditure must not be committed before the application is submitted. Property acquisitions, routine maintenance, second-hand equipment, leased investment and expenditure imposed by a franchisor are among the exclusions in the rules. The detailed conditions vary by project: use the 2026-2027 OCM version published by the P2AO.
What the scheme covers
Investment to modernise premises and equipment, compliance, security, accessibility, shop window renovation, digital tools, energy saving and fit-out of delivery-round vehicles. Property purchases and routine expenditure are not the core of the scheme, and several items are expressly excluded.
Amount and funding terms
The announced rate is 20% to 30%. The minimum expenditure indicated on the page may be €5,000 or €20,000 depending on the funding used. The precise cap should be checked in the brochure and rules in force before including the amount in the financing plan.
How to apply
Download the 2026-2027 OCM application file and the internal rules from the P2AO website. Ask the CMA or CCI for a diagnosis, gather the quotes and accounting documents, then send the complete application to the PETR. Wait for the acknowledgement of receipt and check the applicable rules before starting the investment.
Timeline
The manager publishes 2026-2027 OCM documents and indicates a 2024-2027 operational framework. Funding depends on the funds available.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC des Pays de l'Aigle, CC des Vallées d’Auge et du Merlerault, CC Terres d'Argentan Interco, Département 61 - Orne, Région Normandie
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €15,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 25%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What rate is provided?
20% to 30% depending on the project and its location.
What is the minimum expenditure?
The page mentions €5,000 or €20,000 depending on the funding used; confirm which applies.
Which document should be prepared first?
The business diagnosis with recommendations, carried out by the CMA or CCI.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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