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PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
Funding and support for innovative retail projects in Villeray
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $75,000 in funding to support the opening or major transformation of commercial projects on Saint-Hubert Street in Villeray. It also provides professional support for eligible businesses, with priority given to projects with environmental or social value.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Access new markets
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Opening a new business on rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire.
- Significant transformation of an existing business in the same area.
- Opening a second branch in the target sector.
Documents Needed
- Financial forecasts for the first two years.
- Business plan or summary.
- CV of the entrepreneur(s).
- Growth plan for existing businesses.
- Start-up costs for new businesses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New businesses seeking to open on rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire.
- Existing businesses planning a significant transformation in the same area.
Eligible expenses
- Startup costs for opening a new commercial location.
- Expenses related to the transformation of an existing business.
- Professional support and consulting services related to the implementation or transformation project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire.
- Villeray borough, Montréal.
Processing and Agreement
- Selected applicants must sign an agreement with PME MTL Centre-Est before the funding is paid out.
- Applicants must meet a jury and take part in program promotional activities.
- Recipients must obtain the required occupancy certificate and any other permits.
- For new locations, a commercial lease of at least 24 months is required.
Additional information
- An envelope of $75,000 will be distributed among selected projects, with the amount granted depending on the project's scale and added value for Saint-Hubert Street.
- The program is supported by PME MTL Centre-Est, Desjardins, and the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension.
- Entrepreneurs must accept to meet with a jury and participate in promotional activities for the program.
- If a business ceases operations or relocates outside the targeted area within 24 months of starting, the grant must be repaid on a prorated basis.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses. 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 — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses?
This program offers up to $75,000 in funding to support the opening or major transformation of commercial projects on Saint-Hubert Street in Villeray. It also provides professional support for eligible businesses, with priority given to projects with environmental or social value.
How much funding can be received?
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses program?
To be eligible for the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses program, you must:
Open or transform a business on Saint-Hubert Street.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Minimum 20% equity contribution.
What expenses are eligible under PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses?
Opening a new business on rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire.
Significant transformation of an existing business in the same area.
Opening a second branch in the target sector.
Where is the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses available?
The PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses?
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses is funded by PME MTL (PME)