Retail and Crafts Support Operation (OSCAR)
The page indicates a grant of 20% of eligible expenditure, capped at €7,000. The rate can reach 30% if the business actually obtains the Éco-Défis label. The project must be located in the territory and concern a business registered in the RNE with turnover below €1 million excluding VAT, a sales area below 400 m² and customers mainly made up of private individuals. The minimum investment announced is €5,000 excluding VAT.
Coutances mer et bocage’s OSCAR scheme supports local shops and craftspeople investing in their premises, equipment, digital tools or reducing their consumption. The aid can reach €7,000, with a higher rate for businesses committed to a recognised environmental approach.
Funded by CC Coutances Mer et Bocage, Département 50 - Manche, Région Normandie
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Who can apply
Businesses located in the territory of Coutances mer et bocage, whose activity is mainly carried out in the territory, registered in the RNE, with turnover below €1 million excluding VAT, a sales area below 400 m² and customers mainly made up of end consumers.
Eligibility conditions
The application must be submitted before the investment is committed. The business must be up to date with its social security and tax obligations. Excluded notably: itinerant or pop-up shops, liberal professions, medical and paramedical activities, personal services, financial activities, nightclubs, wholesale trade, launderettes, car washes and shops in shopping arcades.
What the scheme covers
Modernisation of premises, equipment and machinery, renovation of shop windows and signs, security and accessibility, digital investment, fit-out of professional or delivery-round vehicles excluding the purchase of the vehicle, energy and water saving, waste reduction and management. Property acquisitions, goodwill, vehicles, routine expenditure and several intangible items are excluded.
Amount and funding terms
Aid of 20% of eligible expenditure, capped at €7,000. The rate may be raised to 30% if the business obtains the Éco-Défis label after support from the CMA. The minimum investment indicated is €5,000 excluding VAT. The cap and funds should be confirmed in the brochure in force.
How to apply
Contact the Coutances mer et bocage economic department and consult the OSCAR brochure. Have the investment costed with quotes, check the €5,000 excluding VAT threshold and ask for the application file before any order. If you are aiming for the 30% rate, contact the CMA to learn about the Éco-Défis process and the criteria for obtaining the label.
Timeline
The reference brochure in the catalogue is dated October 2025. Check with the local authority whether applications are open and whether the rules have been updated for 2026.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Coutances Mer et Bocage, Département 50 - Manche, Région Normandie
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €7,000
- 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 OSCAR aid cap?
Up to €7,000 according to the scheme’s page.
How can the 30% rate be obtained?
The business must obtain the Éco-Défis label, with support from the CMA.
Can equipment be bought before applying?
The page indicates that the investment must not be committed before the application.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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