If your company operates or plans to establish itself in the Causses à l’Aubrac area, you may qualify for investment aid covering up to 10% of eligible expenses, with a maximum grant of €40,000. This scheme is designed to support industrial production, service industries, and crafts, while excluding sectors like agriculture and retail. The aid can be used for construction, renovation, and project management fees. Applications can be submitted directly to CC des Causses à l’Aubrac.

Objectives

This investment aid aims to bolster economic activity within the Causses à l’Aubrac inter-municipal cooperation area. It supports companies in their efforts to construct, renovate, or extend their facilities, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and contributing to local employment.

Beneficiaries

The aid is available to businesses with a physical presence or planned establishment in the Causses à l’Aubrac region. Eligible categories include:

• Industrial production
• Services to industry and businesses
• Crafts

Excluded sectors include:

• Liberal professions
• Financial services, banks, and insurance
• Retail companies (except for proximity retail and B2B trading)
• Agricultural operations.

Eligible operations

Eligible investments include:

• Construction, extension, renovation, and development of buildings
• Project management fees (engineering services, surveyor costs, deed fees, etc.)

Not covered:

• Compliance operations
• Land acquisition.

Eligibility conditions

To qualify for the aid, beneficiaries must:

• Commit to maintaining or creating jobs for a minimum of 3 years
• Ensure the activity remains on-site for at least 5 years
• For new constructions, begin operations in the new buildings within one year of completion or acquisition.

The minimum amount of eligible expenses must exceed €60,000 excluding VAT.

Grant amount

The grant can cover up to 10% of eligible expenses, capped at €40,000. This financial support is vital for businesses looking to invest significantly in their facilities and operations.