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PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 2 employees minimum
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
Documents Needed
- The duly completed application form.
- A business plan or executive summary, as well as financial forecasts.
- The project promoters' CVs and a credit analysis of the promoter.
- A proof of permanent residence or Canadian citizenship for the lead promoter; a copy of the signed commercial lease (2 minimum years) or a letter of intent from the owner; and, if the business already exists, an REQ extract.
- The quotes, estimates, or invoices related to eligible expenses, the description of the expected benefits, and any additional document deemed relevant to the analysis of the project.
Official resources
Eligibility
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 and banners of more than 5 outlets.
- Professional service offices.
- Garages and other businesses in the automotive sector.
- Restaurants, bars, and drinking establishments on Notre-Dame West and du Centre streets as well as in eligible non-SDC areas.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Franchises and banners of more than 5 outlets.
- Professional service offices.
- Garages and other businesses in the automotive sector.
- Restaurants, bars, and drinking establishments on Notre-Dame West and du Centre streets as well as in eligible non-SDC areas.
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
- Download the form below, fill it out, and send it back to jaderome@pmemtlgso.com.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects that meet all of the conditions will be submitted to the selection committee.
- Selected businesses will benefit from personalized support from PME MTL Grand Sud-Ouest and the economic development commissioner for the Sud-Ouest borough.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest Program
What is the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest?
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.
How much funding can be received?
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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
What expenses are eligible under PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest?
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.
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.
Where is the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest available?
The PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest program is available Montréal, Quebec.