PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Who is eligible for the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest program?

To be eligible for the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest program, you must: • Must not have operated more than three months on the targeted commercial street • Majority ownership (over 50%) must be held by the main promoter(s) • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Quebec

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest?

You can contact PME MTL or by phone at 4384929686.

Q: Are startups eligible for the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest program.

Last Update: August 7, 2025

Montréal, QC

Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector

At a glance

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $20,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

PME MTL

Program status

Open

Overview

The PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest provides grants of up to $10,000 (or $20,000 for select grocery projects) to support the establishment of new businesses along targeted commercial arteries in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough. The program aims to encourage commercial diversity and increased foot traffic by financially assisting projects that contribute to the area’s economic vitality.

Financing terms and conditions

Grant of $10,000 for the establishment of a commercial business in targeted sectors of the Sud-Ouest area.
Grant of $20,000 available specifically for essential retail grocery businesses (SCIAN code 4451) on a designated portion of Notre-Dame Ouest.

Activities funded

Establishing a new retail business on designated commercial streets in the Sud-Ouest borough.
Launching an essential grocery store (SCIAN code 4451) on the specified section of Notre-Dame Ouest to address community needs.

Eligibility

The company must be a sole proprietorship, corporation, cooperative, or non-profit organization.
The business must not have been in operation for more than three months on the targeted commercial artery.
The business promoter must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and a permanent resident of Quebec.
The principal promoter must hold the majority of shares in the company (over 50%).
The company must commit to creating at least two permanent jobs, including the promoter, within six months of project start.

Who is eligible?

New retail businesses (except excluded categories below)
Essential grocery businesses (on designated part of Notre-Dame Ouest)
Sole proprietorships
Corporations (companies)
Cooperatives and non-profit organizations (NPOs)

Who is not eligible

Franchises on all designated commercial streets.
Professional service offices on all designated commercial streets.
Bars, cafés, restaurants, and caterers located on Notre-Dame and Centre streets.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses establishing themselves within targeted commercial streets in the Sud-Ouest borough of Montreal, specifically:
Notre-Dame Street, between De Courcelles Street and Chemin de la Côte Saint-Paul
Monk Boulevard, between Allard Street and Denonville Street
Centre Street, between Charlevoix Street and de la Sucrerie Street
Wellington Street, between Fortune Street and de la Congrégation Street
Saint-Jacques Street, between Atwater Street and Sainte-Marguerite Street

Selection criteria

Entrepreneurial capacity of the applicants.
Relevance and pertinence of the business project.
Compliance with the program's admissibility conditions.

How to apply

Check eligibility criteria

Verify that your business is eligible according to program criteria
Ensure you have not previously received a grant from this program
Confirm your business meets all location and operational requirements

Prepare application documents

Complete the program application form
Gather the business plan or executive summary
Prepare CVs for all project promoters
Obtain a credit report for the promoter
Prepare financial forecasts

Provide supporting documents

For tenants: Obtain a minimum two-year lease or a letter of interest from the property owner
For owners: Provide proof of property ownership
If already operating: Provide a REQ excerpt
Ensure you can obtain all necessary permits from the borough

Submit your application

Submit the full application and all required documents to the program administrators

Participate in committee meeting

Attend a meeting with the selection committee if required
Participate in communication and promotional activities related to the program

Await decision

Wait for the selection committee to review your application and notify you of the decision

Additional information

Applications are assessed by a selection committee composed of representatives from the Sud-Ouest borough, PME MTL Grand Sud-Ouest, and, depending on the sector, local merchant associations.
There is no set deadline for applications; the selection committee meets on an as-needed basis.
Applicants must accept to participate in communication and promotional activities related to the Program.

Contacts

4384929686

Montréal, QC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest. 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.