Village-store funding: review your options
Founding a village store can often be supported by funding. friedas helps municipalities and operators identify suitable programmes and take a structured path towards funding.
Funding is often hard to navigate
- Federal, state and EU programmes have different requirements.
- Deadlines, documentation and applications are time-consuming.
- Not every programme fits every project.
- Without an overview, funding options go unused.
How friedas supports funding
- We jointly review which programmes may apply to your project.
- The location analysis provides solid data for the application.
- Concept and viability substantiate eligibility for funding.
- We guide you through the key steps in a structured way.
Advantages with funding
- Overview. Suitable programmes are identified together.
- Well-founded. Location analysis and concept support the application.
- Structured. Guidance through the key steps.
- Realistic. We make no funding promises, but review options seriously.
Who this is for
Municipalities, associations, cooperatives and operators who want to review funding options for a village store.
Example application
A citizens' cooperative wants to found a village store and needs financial support. friedas jointly reviews which programmes may apply and, with the location analysis and viability calculation, provides the basis for the application.
Frequently asked questions
Which funding programmes exist for village stores?
Depending on the federal state and region, various programmes from state, federal or EU level may apply, for instance for village development or rural development. We jointly review which ones fit.
Does friedas handle the funding application?
We support with the location analysis, concept and viability and guide the key steps. The formal application is usually submitted by the project's sponsor.
Can you guarantee funding?
No. Funding decisions are made exclusively by the responsible authorities. We seriously review which options are realistically available.
Does this fit your place? Let's find out.
The site analysis is free and non-binding.