Acting to support growth

Q: How much funding can be received?

Acting to support growth Funds up to 270000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Acting to support growth a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Acting to support growth is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Acting to support growth?

Acting to support growth is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)

Q: 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.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Acting to support growth?

You can contact City of Montreal (MTL).

Q: Where is the Acting to support growth available?

The Acting to support growth program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: September 3, 2025

Montréal, QC

Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $270,000

Timeline

Closing date : June 27, 2022

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

City of Montreal

Program status

Closed

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Annual financial assistance of up to $270,000 for the growth issues project (supporting 30 companies).
Annual financial assistance of up to $180,000 for the ecological transition project (supporting 20 companies).
Annual financial assistance of up to $180,000 for the Cabinet Créatif project (supporting 20 companies).
Funding is distributed over a three-year period, commencing upon signature of the financial contribution agreement.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 172,000

Organize climate adaptation workshops for manufacturing SMEs

$ 138,000

Provide digital marketing training to creative industry collectives

$ 93,000

Implement export-readiness training for agri-food cooperatives

$ 268,000

Launch an export accelerator for local social enterprises

$ 116,000

Develop peer-to-peer coaching groups for BIPOC women entrepreneurs

$ 206,000

Facilitate circular economy co-development for food processing SMEs

Eligibility

The applicant must be a non-profit organization legally constituted in Canada for at least two years.
The organization must manage the essential elements of the project internally.
The organization must demonstrate sound financial and governance practices.
The project must be carried out within the limits of the Montréal agglomeration and target Montréal companies.
The project must combine group activities such as training, workshops, co-development, and personalized support, and meet the objectives of the selected program component.

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

How to apply

Verify eligibility requirements

Ensure your organization is a non-profit legally constituted in Canada for at least two years
Confirm internal management of key project elements
Demonstrate solid financial and governance practices
Prepare to target Montréal companies and work within the Montréal agglomeration

Define project and component

Select the most relevant project component(s): growth issues, ecological transition, or international marketing
Organize proposed project groups for training, workshops, co-development, and personalized support
Ensure the project is structured to meet objectives for the chosen component

Prepare application forms

Download and complete the specific project submission form for each chosen component (in French)
Download and complete the provisional budget form (in French)

Collect supporting documents

Gather required organizational documents: board resolution, general by-laws, letters patent, and financial statements for the past two years

Submit your application

Submit completed application forms and supporting documents before the deadline
Submit all materials as per program instructions

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.

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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.