How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 20000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest?

PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest is funded by PME MTL

What are PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest's eligibility criterias?

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

PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

Last Update: August 7, 2025

Montréal, QC

Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector

PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest 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

Grant Providers

PME MTL

Program status

Open

Overview of the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest program

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

Eligibility criteria of the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest program

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

How to apply to the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest program

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.