Support for Local Shops and Services — Business Transfer Support for Sellers
A press release from the CCI du Gers (chamber of commerce and industry, June 2026) confirms a formal partnership between the CCI and 3CAG for the economic development of the area: the CCI identifies businesses to be transferred, informs buyers about the intercommunal body’s investment and transfer grants, and advises sellers. The precise amount of the transfer grant was not found in the available sources.
The Communauté de communes des Coteaux Arrats Gimone (3CAG, Gers) supports the retention of shops and services needed by the rural population, by encouraging sellers to plan ahead for the transfer of their business.
Funded by CC des Coteaux Arrats Gimone
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Who can apply
Sellers of local shops and services in the area of the Communauté de communes Coteaux Arrats Gimone, whose business constitutes a service needed by the population and is of local public interest, according to the description of the grant in the Capital OS catalogue.
Eligibility conditions
According to the Capital OS catalogue, the grant must relate to a service needed to meet the population’s needs and constituting a local public interest — it is therefore not open to every shop transfer.
What the scheme covers
The support focuses on planning ahead for the transfer: identifying businesses to be transferred, putting sellers in touch with potential buyers and advising the seller.
Amount and funding terms
Not specified in the sources consulted — the press release confirms the existence of transfer grants run by 3CAG, without giving details of the amount.
How to apply
1. Contact 3CAG’s economic development department (commerces-deveco@3cag.fr, 05 62 67 91 67, according to the source) to present your transfer project. 2. The CCI du Gers can also support you as part of its partnership with 3CAG. 3. Put together the grant application in accordance with the procedures communicated by the intercommunal body.
Timeline
Not specified — the CCI Gers / 3CAG partnership mentioned in the source dates from June 2026.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC des Coteaux Arrats Gimone
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
How much is this grant?
Not specified in the available sources — ask 3CAG’s economic development department directly.
Who can benefit from it?
Sellers of local shops and services in the 3CAG area whose business constitutes a service needed by the local population.
Who should I contact to apply?
3CAG’s economic development department (commerces-deveco@3cag.fr, 05 62 67 91 67) or the CCI du Gers, a partner in the scheme.
Official source
Official CC des Coteaux Arrats Gimone page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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