Support for Local Shops
According to a les-aides.fr fiche, the aid takes the form of an investment grant covering 20% of eligible costs, for an amount of between €1,000 and €10,000 per shop. The sources consulted contradict each other on the current availability of the scheme (one version presents it as inactive, another more recently updated as active) — to be confirmed directly with Saint-Étienne Métropole before taking any steps.
Saint-Étienne Métropole supports the maintenance of a local economy in rural areas and in the priority urban neighbourhoods (quartiers prioritaires de la politique de la ville, QPV) of its territory.
Funded by CA de Saint Etienne Métropole
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Who can apply
Local shops located in rural areas or in priority urban neighbourhoods (QPV) and vulnerable areas of Saint-Étienne Métropole.
Eligibility conditions
Eligible projects include the creation or renovation of a shop, and the creation or renewal of a shop sign that complies with the intercommunal local advertising regulations (règlement local de publicité intercommunal, RLPI); accessibility or security works are also mentioned as eligible according to the source.
What the scheme covers
Setting up or renovating a shop, bringing a shop sign into compliance, accessibility or security works at the point of sale.
Amount and funding terms
Investment grant of 20% of eligible costs, between €1,000 and €10,000 per shop, according to the fiche consulted.
How to apply
1. Check that your shop is located in a rural area or QPV within the territory of Saint-Étienne Métropole. 2. Send a letter of intent to Saint-Étienne Métropole, followed by a complete application. 3. The project is then voted on by the bureau métropolitain (executive board), within the limits of the dedicated annual budget. 4. Once the grant has been awarded, the beneficiary has a set period (18 months according to one source) in which to use it.
Timeline
Not confirmed by an up-to-date official source — contact Saint-Étienne Métropole (accueil@saint-etienne-metropole.fr, 04 77 49 21 49) to check whether the scheme is currently open.
Key facts
- Funder
- CA de Saint Etienne Métropole
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
How much is the aid?
20% of eligible costs, between €1,000 and €10,000 per shop, according to the fiche consulted.
Which shops are eligible?
Local shops in rural areas or located in the priority urban neighbourhoods (QPV) of Saint-Étienne Métropole.
Is the scheme currently active?
The sources consulted contradict each other on this point — check directly with Saint-Étienne Métropole before preparing an application.
Official source
Official CA de Saint Etienne Métropole page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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