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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
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)