Lazio Region Offers €500K to Independent Bookstores
The Lazio Region has announced a €500,000 grant fund for independent bookstores to adapt to post-COVID realities. Applications open May 29, 2020, for 30 days. Funds cover digital promotion, online sales systems, eco-friendly delivery vehicles, and space modifications for social distancing. Eligible stores must have ≤4 outlets, ≤€2M turnover, and be located in Lazio. Grants cover 100% of project costs up to €5,000, with projects due by October 31, 2020.
Key facts
- Lazio Region allocates €500,000 for independent bookstores
- Grants are non-repayable and cover 100% of project costs up to €5,000
- Applications open from May 29, 2020, for 30 days
- Eligible bookstores must have no more than 4 retail outlets
- Eligible bookstores must have annual turnover under €2 million
- Funds support digital promotion, online sales, and eco-friendly delivery
- Projects must be completed by October 31, 2020
- Small publishers with at least one street-level retail outlet in Lazio can apply
Entities
Institutions
- Regione Lazio
- LAZIOcrea S.p.A.
- Artribune
Locations
- Lazio
- Italy