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Find and secure a public grant
The 5-step method to spot, combine and secure the grants you qualify for, among the 3,197 schemes tracked by Subventa.
Method
5 steps to leave nothing on the table
Identify your profile and project
Start from your situation (individual, business, farmer, authority) and the project's purpose, not a specific scheme. That intersection opens the right set of grants.
List the combinable grants
Map national AND local schemes (region, department, inter-municipality). Many can be stacked. Check known incompatibilities on each listing.
Check eligibility and timing
Criteria (income, headcount, area, RGE certification), opening date and deadline. For works, the application is almost always filed BEFORE signing the quote.
Estimate the amount
Use the calculators to estimate the likely amount before building the file. It tells you whether it is worth it and in which order to claim.
Build and file the application
Gather the documents (dated quote, bank details, proof, tax notice…), file on the official portal, and set an alert to track processing and renewals.
Comparison
Subsidy, tax credit, bonus, loan: what's the difference?
| Type | How it works | Payment | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsidy | Direct non-repayable aid on an eligible project | Before or after works depending on scheme | Investment, transition, innovation |
| Tax credit | Tax reduction (or refund if above tax due) | The following year, via the tax return | Businesses (R&D), qualified spending |
| Bonus | Flat amount triggered by an action | After completion, often fast | Hiring, renovation, mobility |
| Subsidised loan | Zero-rate or low-rate loan, to repay | At project start | Cash flow, large investments |
| Exemption | Reduction of charges or contributions | Ongoing over the period | Hiring, setting up in an aided area |
Indicative table. Exact rules are on each scheme's official source.
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