Discover the grants and financing available for your business in Montreal
Montreal: fertile ground for businesses, with subsidies and financing at your fingertips.
In Montreal, companies have access to a wide range of subsidies designed to stimulate innovation and economic growth. These financial aids, offered by various levels of government and private institutions, are designed to support expansion, R&D and sustainability projects.
66 opportunities available

Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Transformation Offensive program (OTN) — Stream 2 – Optimization
Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)Digital transformation support program for Quebec's food processors
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Subsidy for universal access to businesses
City of Montreal (MTL)The PAAC aids retailers in making their buildings accessible to customers with limited mobility.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Commerce-Montreal
City of Montreal (MTL)Financial support for renovating commercial spaces in Montréal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Acting to support growth
City of Montreal (MTL)Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 270,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects
Greater Montreal Climate FundSupports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support
MT LabGrant for strategic support in Quebec's tourism industry
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $12,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund
PME MTLFinancing for sustainable projects in Montreal, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT Assistance Program
Tourisme MontréalGrant for tourism development in Montreal region
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
PME MTLSupports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Zú program — Incubation
ZúBusiness growth through strategic mentoring and exclusive resources
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
PME MTLSubsidizes innovation and sustainability projects in Montréal businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants
City of Montreal (MTL)Financial support for nonprofit tenants in Montreal's public interest sectors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Accès-Loisirs
City of Montreal (MTL)Free recreational and cultural activities for low-income Montreal residents
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Recreational access for people with functional limitations
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports inclusive leisure activities for people with functional limitations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
PME MTLLoans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Environmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion and consolidation or resource-pooling
Conseil des arts de MontréalSupport for eco-friendly projects and resource-sharing in arts
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
City of Montreal (MTL)Montréal subsidizes sustainable industrial building tax increases
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Flat-rate grant: businesses in sectors affected by major works
City of Montreal (MTL)Support for businesses impacted by major municipal construction projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work
City of Montreal (MTL)Support for businesses impacted by major Montréal infrastructure work
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses
City of Montreal (MTL)Subsidy supports commercial renovations after infrastructure work impacts
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Accès jardins
City of Montreal (MTL)Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Other SupportClosed
Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city!
City of Montreal (MTL)Temporary adoption of public green planters for urban enhancement
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
PME MTLFunding and support for innovative retail projects in Villeray
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
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Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program
PME MTLSupport in digital transformation for Montreal SMEs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
PME MTL — Je relève le défi vert
PME MTLSupports Villeray businesses implementing sustainable and socially responsible initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
PME MTLLoans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray
City of Montreal (MTL)Collaborative art workshops engaging Villeray’s green alley residents
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingSuspended
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
PME MTLMoney for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Subsidy for companies to install electric charging stations
City of Montreal (MTL)Grants for electric vehicle charging stations in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
PME MTLSupport for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for venues
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)SODEC aids Quebec venues for diverse music scene vitality
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — New Community Businesses
PME MTLMoney for community-based businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- From $23,000 to $23,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses
PME MTLFinancing for Montreal-based retail startups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Green Alleyway Support Program
City of Montreal (MTL)Financial and logistical support for neighbourhood green alleyway projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions
Tourisme MontréalTourism Montreal supports festivals enhancing destination appeal
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
PME MTL — Commerce X Design
PME MTLFinancial support for business design integration and revitalization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship
Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montréal (CCAM)Supports cultural entrepreneurship for young Black women in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports ecological transition projects in Montreal for businesses
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ADM Fund / 375 idea
City of Montreal (MTL)Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Affordable Housing Renovation Program
City of Montreal (MTL)Affordable housing renovation financial aid in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 575,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts
Conseil des arts de MontréalMicrofunding for Indigenous artists and organizations in Montréal area
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro MontrealCommercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Solidarity Fund
PME MTLLoans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec
Génome QuébecAwards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert
City of Montreal (MTL)Permits for public artists to perform on pedestrian Saint-Hubert Plaza
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ)Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
PME MTLSupports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
INNOGEC
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Dance Creation Residency
Conseil des arts de MontréalDance Creation Residency offers technical support for Montréal artists
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
PANAM recognition program
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports non-profits providing activities for disabled individuals
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Microcrédit Montréal — Loans for entrepreneurs
MicroEntreprendreMicrocredit for Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Program for financial contributions to the ecological transition
City of Montreal (MTL)Support non-profit projects advancing urban resilience and sustainability.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Tax CreditsOpen
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Revenu QuébecPayroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes
City of Montreal (MTL)Financial assistance for seniors facing increased municipal property taxes
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportOpen
Snow clearing assistance for seniors and persons with reduced mobility
City of Montreal (MTL)Free snow removal assistance for seniors and people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen
Make your business a model of sustainable mobility
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)Help implementing sustainable mobility for your employees in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Supports eco-responsible and collaborative projects by Montreal arts organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Aéro MontrealGrowth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 63% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund
Tourisme MontréalTourism Montreal's emergency climate change adaptation fund
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingArchived
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
innovÉÉSupport for SMEs innovating in sustainable transportation and mobility
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Initiatives program (FIP)
Tourisme MontréalFunding for innovative and sustainable Montreal tourism projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds signature métropole - Stream 1: Support for festivals and major events
Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation du QuébecSupports large-scale festivals and major events in Montréal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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