Pays de la Loire Committed Entrepreneurs
The scheme is aimed at social and solidarity economy businesses and committed businesses, including employer associations, SCOPs, SCICs, ESUS commercial companies and impact SMEs. The loan is between €10,000 and €200,000, at a rate of 2%, for up to 84 months, with a capital repayment deferral of 0 to 24 months. It can fund investment, development or working capital linked to the project, but not past or future operating losses. Annual follow-up is provided for the term of the loan.
Is your business developing a commercial activity with a social, environmental or territorial impact and needing to fund a new growth stage? Pays de la Loire Entrepreneurs Engagés offers a loan funded by solidarity savings, in partnership with the Region and France Active, to support investment, development or working capital. The funding is built into an overall funding round and requires a sustainable business model.
Funded by Région Pays de la Loire
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Who can apply
Employer associations, SCOPs, SCICs, ESUS-approved commercial companies and committed businesses with a clear market dimension and a sustainable business model. The project must highlight commitments relating to employment, the local area, the social project, the environment or governance.
Eligibility conditions
France Active Pays de la Loire analyses the economic and financial situation, the financing plan and the business’s level of commitment. The loan must be part of an overall funding round and is not intended to cover past or future losses. The decision is taken by a committee after assessment; an annual follow-up agreement is signed.
What the scheme covers
Investment, business development and working capital linked to the project. The loan aims to support the growth of a committed business while consolidating its funding. Operating losses and needs unrelated to a viable project are not covered.
Amount and funding terms
Loan of €10,000 to €200,000, rate 2%, maximum term 84 months and capital repayment deferral of 0 to 24 months. This is repayable funding, not a grant. The funds are part of an overall financing plan including other contributions, including medium-term bank funding.
How to apply
1. Prepare the accounts, the forecast and the overall financing plan. 2. Describe the impact and document the social, territorial, environmental and governance commitments. 3. Contact France Active Pays de la Loire on 02 30 300 400. 4. Work with the adviser on the funding round and the working capital need. 5. Present the application to the committee and include the repayments in the forecast.
Timeline
The review is carried out by France Active Pays de la Loire and a decision committee. Contact the team to find out the timescales and current capacity.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Pays de la Loire
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €200,000
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- Minimum amount
- €10,000
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- Funding rate
- 2%
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- Geographic scope
- Pays de la Loire
Frequently asked questions
What amount?
Loan of €10,000 to €200,000, at a rate of 2%.
Which costs?
Investment, development and working capital linked to the project; not past or future operating losses.
Official source
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