Independent record store owners in France can access funding to modernize their businesses, improve customer service, and expand their product offerings. Grants can reach up to €50,000 per brand per year, covering up to 70% of investment costs and 50% of eligible operating expenses. This support is designed to enhance the retail experience and promote cultural diversity through events and new music stock. Applications are processed through the Centre National de la Musique (CNM) platform via {{#url_formulaire}}this link{{/url_formulaire}}.

Objectives

The funding aims to facilitate modernization and maintenance investments for independent record stores. This includes enhancing customer reception, improving inventory management, and upgrading sales tools. Additionally, it encourages stores to diversify their stock, promote cultural diversity, and organize events featuring artists.

Beneficiaries

The source document does not specify detailed eligibility criteria for beneficiaries. However, this support is generally aimed at independent record store owners.

Eligible operations

The source document does not specify detailed eligible operations. The aid is intended to cover up to 70% of investment expenses and 50% of eligible operating charges, with an overall cap of €50,000 per brand per year.

Eligibility conditions

Key conditions for receiving support include:

• The grant is capped at €50,000 per brand per year.
• Funding covers a maximum of 70% of investment expenses and 50% of eligible operating charges.
• This aid cannot be combined with funding for the creation or takeover of an independent record store.

Grant amount

Grants can be up to €50,000 per brand annually, covering a maximum of 70% of investment costs and 50% of eligible operating expenses. This funding is not cumulative with other aids for starting or taking over an independent record store.