If you operate a small business in the Hauts-de-France region and are looking to enhance your customer reception facilities, the REHA grant can support your renovation projects. This scheme offers financial assistance for improvements that make your premises more accessible and secure, with grants ranging from €400 to €3,000. Eligible businesses can apply once per year and may combine this grant with other support for business creation or development.
Objectives
The REHA grant aims to assist artisanal, commercial, and service-oriented enterprises in upgrading their customer reception areas. By providing stable financial resources, it helps businesses invest in necessary renovations to enhance the customer experience and accessibility, particularly for individuals with reduced mobility.
Beneficiaries
This grant is available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the following criteria:
- Engaged in commercial, artisanal, or service activities
- In the creation, takeover, or development phase
- Based in the Grand Roye territory
- Managed independently without ties to other companies
- Compliant with tax and social obligations
- Registered in the RNE (National Register of Enterprises)
- Annual revenue below €800,000
Excluded are businesses facing difficulties, franchises, those with floor areas exceeding 400 m², regulated professions, financial and real estate activities, training organizations, and primary agricultural or fishing sectors.
Eligible operations
Eligible investments include:
- Renovation work to improve customer-accessible spaces, including enhancements for persons with reduced mobility
- Installation of security systems such as alarms and video surveillance
- Secondary works like thermal and acoustic insulation, interior and exterior joinery, heating, air conditioning, electrical installations, plumbing, and ventilation.
Eligibility conditions
To qualify for the REHA grant, the following conditions apply:
- Eligible expenses must range from €2,000 to €30,000 excluding VAT.
Grant amount
The grant covers 20% of eligible expenses, with amounts ranging from €400 to €3,000 excluding VAT. Each business can apply for this grant once per year, and it can be combined with other grants for business creation, development, or real estate.
Can I combine the REHA grant with other funding?
Yes, the REHA grant can be combined with other grants for business creation, development, or real estate, enhancing your overall funding strategy.
What types of renovations are eligible for the REHA grant?
Eligible renovations include improvements for accessibility, security installations, and general upgrades to customer-accessible spaces, such as interior and exterior work.
Is my business eligible if it has multiple locations?
Yes, as long as each location meets the eligibility criteria and the application is submitted for a specific site within the Grand Roye territory.
How long does it take to receive the REHA grant?
Processing times can vary. It’s advisable to check with the funding authority for specific timelines related to your application.
What happens if my application for the REHA grant is rejected?
You can request feedback on your application and make necessary adjustments for resubmission in the following year.