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Business Grants and Funding in Montréal, Quebec

Businesses and organizations in Montréal may qualify for municipal, regional, Quebec-wide, federal, or other funding when their operations, project, property, employees, customers, service area, or expected benefits satisfy the required local connection. The funder does not need to be the city. Confirm the applicant type, geographic rule, project purpose, permits, eligible costs, timing, financing, and measurable local outcomes. Quebec-wide funding may fit when Montréal is relevant but not mandatory.

260 programs
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Subsidy for universal access to businesses

    City of Montreal
    Support for accessible retail building upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 26, 2026
    • Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grant for a circular economy assessment

    City of Montreal
    Supports Montréal businesses with circular economy diagnostics
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 30, 2027
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Accès jardins

    City of Montreal
    Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2021
    Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Accès-Loisirs

    City of Montreal
    Free sports and arts activities for low-income Montreal residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Flat-rate grant: businesses in sectors affected by major works

    City of Montreal
    Support for businesses affected by major construction
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Green Alleyway Support Program

    City of Montreal
    Community support for greener urban back lanes
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Mosaic Fund

    Filaction
    Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

    PME MTL (PME)
    Loans for Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL – Young Business Fund

    PME MTL (PME)
    Startup and growth support for Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

    PME MTL (PME)
    Support 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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program

    PME MTL (PME)
    Support 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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses

    PME MTL (PME)
    Commercial entrepreneurship funding for Montreal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 12, 2021
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

    PME MTL (PME)
    Loans for Montreal innovation projects
    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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — New Community Businesses

    PME MTL (PME)
    Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    • From $23,000 to $23,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Main Film logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    (tri)cycle - film

    Main Film
    Support for short fiction film creation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ADM Fund / 375 idea

    PME MTL (PME)
    Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2017
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°

    Aéro Montreal
    Growth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 63% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 27, 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0

    Aéro Montreal
    Aerospace supplier development program
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

    Aéro Montreal
    Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 27, 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Valsef Dream Big Foundation (DBF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Dream Big Playground Program

    Valsef Dream Big Foundation (DBF)
    Funding for inclusive playground projects in Greater Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Concordia University logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Gateway Program

    Concordia University
    Support for community-driven social change projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • The Cole Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Intercultural Conversations

    The Cole Foundation
    Intercultural theatre funding for diverse voices
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 16, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Montréal Microcredit logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Montréal Microcredit — Term Loan

    Montréal Microcredit
    Repayable financing with personalized business support
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Vision Network (VSRN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    National and International Networking Program

    Vision Network (VSRN)
    Funding for international vision research collaborations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Supporting innovative biologics and clinical trial material
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Payroll tax credit – CFI

    Revenu Québec
    Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    PME MTL — Commerce X Design

    PME MTL (PME)
    Financial 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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Social Initiatives

    PME MTL (PME)
    Supports 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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Solidarity Fund

    PME MTL (PME)
    Loans 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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    The prices

    Prim (PRIM)
    Support for independent media creation and post-production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Commerce-Montreal

    City of Montreal
    Financial support for commercial renovation in Montréal
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2026
    • Closing date : August 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Zú logo
    Expert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

    Zú program — Incubation

    Zú
    Strategic mentoring for MVP-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies

    City of Montreal
    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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Acting to support growth

    City of Montreal
    Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 270,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 27, 2022
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Montréal logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EPRTNT Assistance Program

    Tourisme Montréal
    Support for tourism projects in Montréal
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 15, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village

    PME MTL (PME)
    Financial support for local socio-economic and cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 18, 2025
    • Closing date : November 28, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Call for investments VRQ

    Axelys
    Supports research-based startups with convertible financing
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 17, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

    PME MTL (PME)
    Supports 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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Trellis Micro-grants

    Canadian Heritage
    Supports arts projects bridging Anglophone and Francophone communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    VRQ call for projects

    Axelys
    Funding for research commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $50,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 17, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PME MTL — Je relève le défi vert

    PME MTL (PME)
    Supports 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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

    City of Montreal
    Support for sustainable industrial building projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Di-Tsa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Aides financières di-tsa

    Fondation Di-Tsa
    Support for equipment and services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Assistance to organizations

    Prim (PRIM)
    Support for mission-driven nonprofit projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Gold Medal Club (CMO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Athletes first

    Gold Medal Club (CMO)
    Support emerging athletes through business funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • QuébecOiseaux logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Atlas Fund Scholarships

    QuébecOiseaux
    Funding for Quebec bird protection projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada

Questions about business funding in Montréal

Local presence, delivery area, permits, project costs, evidence, financing, and measurable Montréal outcomes.

Must a business be headquartered in Montréal?

Not always. A funder may require a Montréal operating site, project location, service area, employees, property, customers, or expected local benefits instead of a head office. Confirm the exact geographic condition, supporting evidence, and date by which the organization or project must satisfy it.

Can Quebec-wide or Canada-wide funding support a Montréal project?

Yes. A broader program can support Montréal when its delivery area includes the city and the applicant or project satisfies the geographic condition. Confirm the required local presence, applicant category, project location, eligible activities, costs, and expected benefits. The administrative level of the funder does not determine whether work in Montréal is eligible.

What project information should a Montréal business prepare?

Prepare the business and project addresses, applicant structure, work plan, supplier estimates, detailed costs, financing, delivery dates, required permits or landlord approvals, partner roles, and measurable local and business outcomes. Distinguish confirmed facts, forecasts, and dependencies when explaining the expected Montréal connection.

Are renovation or equipment costs automatically eligible?

No. Eligibility can depend on the project purpose, asset, property or lease status, location, procurement, permits, project dates, applicant contribution, and whether costs were committed before approval. Confirm each category in the current guide and do not apply the rules of one Montréal-relevant program to another.

How can permits, leases, and property approvals affect a Montréal project?

A renovation, installation, signage, occupancy, or equipment project may depend on municipal permits, zoning, heritage conditions, environmental requirements, a commercial lease, or landlord approval. Identify the applicable approvals, responsible party, expected sequence, and timing before presenting the work plan as ready for delivery.

What can demonstrate a project’s connection to Montréal?

Relevant evidence can include an operating or project address, employees, customers or beneficiaries, supplier activity, property documentation, a defined service area, and measurable local outcomes. Use the connection required by the program rather than assuming that any Montréal mailing address proves the project’s geographic fit.

When is Quebec-wide funding a better fit for a Montréal business?

Quebec-wide funding may fit better when local presence is not strict, the project can occur elsewhere in the province, or the required mechanism is not tied to the city. Montréal-focused funding becomes more relevant when the operating site, property, employees, customers, service area, or expected benefits must be local. Confirm the geographic rule before structuring the project around it.

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