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Acting to support growth
Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 270,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 27, 2022
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The "Acting to support growth" program provides up to $270,000 per project to non-profit organizations in Montréal to deliver initiatives that support business growth, ecological transition, or international marketing. Eligible activities include group-based training, workshops, co-development, personalized support, and related project expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 270,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 27, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- International Activities
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects addressing business growth challenges for groups of companies in Montréal.
- Initiatives supporting the ecological transition for cohorts of Montréal-based businesses.
- Programs aimed at boosting international marketing, developed in collaboration with Cabinet Créatif, for groups of Montréal companies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations addressing growth, ecological transition, or international marketing within Montréal
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies and businesses (only non-profit organizations can apply).
- Organizations that are not legally constituted in Canada for at least two years.
- Projects that target companies outside the Montréal agglomeration.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase or rental of rolling stock or supplies needed for the project
- Expenses related to project promotion and delivery
- Travel expenses directly related to the project
- Training expenses for participants
- Management fees for administrative project monitoring
- Event-related fees required to support the project's execution
- Technological fees directly connected to the project
- Professional fees for external expertise essential for project delivery
- Rental or improvement costs for spaces used in the project
- Salaries of staff working specifically on the project
Eligible geographic areas
- Within the limits of the Montréal agglomeration
Additional information
- Annual program budget totals $630,000, divided among three project categories.
- Funding for each selected project will be distributed over a three-year period starting upon the financial contribution agreement signing.
- Additional details and submission guidelines are provided in the Project Submission Guide, available in French.
- All application forms and required supporting documents must be submitted in French.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Acting to support growth Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Acting to support growth. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Acting to support growth?
The "Acting to support growth" program provides up to $270,000 per project to non-profit organizations in Montréal to deliver initiatives that support business growth, ecological transition, or international marketing. Eligible activities include group-based training, workshops, co-development, personalized support, and related project expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Acting to support growth Funds up to $270,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Acting to support growth program?
To be eligible for the Acting to support growth program, you must:
The project must target Montreal companies.
The project must be carried out in the territory of the Montreal agglomeration.
What expenses are eligible under Acting to support growth?
Projects addressing business growth challenges for groups of companies in Montréal.
Initiatives supporting the ecological transition for cohorts of Montréal-based businesses.
Programs aimed at boosting international marketing, developed in collaboration with Cabinet Créatif, for groups of Montréal companies.
Where is the Acting to support growth available?
The Acting to support growth program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Acting to support growth a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Acting to support growth is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Acting to support growth?
Acting to support growth is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)