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Community Bond Subscription Fund
Support for community bond financing
Offered by Official source: pmemtl.com
PME MTL
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Who can apply
- Established collective businesses in Montréal that are social economy businesses and are launching a community bonds campaign.
- See full eligibility
Overview
Community Bond Subscription Fund supports established social economy businesses in Montréal that launch community bond campaigns. PME MTL may buy their bonds to back projects such as leasehold improvements, equipment purchases, innovation-focused research and development, or building acquisitions.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Montreal
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Established collective businesses in Montréal that are social economy businesses and are launching a community bonds campaign.
Who is not eligible
- Cooperatives.
- Cohousing or cooperative housing organizations.
- Programs administered by the Government of Québec or Ville de Montréal.
Eligible geographic areas
- Island of Montréal
Activities funded
- Leasehold improvements.
- Equipment purchases.
- Research and development related to innovation projects.
- Purchase of a building.
Additional information
- Community bonds are debt instruments with a face value, a term and an interest rate, issued by social economy enterprises.
- Social economy businesses can also access free support from Télescope, a non-profit specializing in accounting, administrative support and financial planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Bond Subscription Fund Program
What is the Community Bond Subscription Fund?
Community Bond Subscription Fund supports established social economy businesses in Montréal that launch community bond campaigns. PME MTL may buy their bonds to back projects such as leasehold improvements, equipment purchases, innovation-focused research and development, or building acquisitions.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Community Bond Subscription Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Bond Subscription Fund program, you must:
The business must have completed the pre-start-up phase.
The business must have discharged all tax obligations.
The business must not be under the protection of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangements Act or bankrupt under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Where is the Community Bond Subscription Fund available?
The Community Bond Subscription Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Community Bond Subscription Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Bond Subscription Fund is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Bond Subscription Fund?
Community Bond Subscription Fund is funded by PME MTL