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PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- 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 : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- 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
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
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
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.
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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.
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 $20,000 of admissible expenses.
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.
Is the PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest is a Grant and Funding
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