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Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses

Support based on decreased gross profit, up to $40,000 per fiscal year

Offered by
City of Montreal
Official source: montreal.ca

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Funding available
$ 40,000
Up to 5% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Retail, product rental and consumer service establishments in an eligible area of the Montréal agglomeration.
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Overview

Component 2 of Areas Under Construction supports eligible establishments’ continued operations during major infrastructure work. Assistance is based on a decrease in gross profit exceeding 5% and can reach $40,000 per fiscal year. A business may apply for each fiscal year or combine multiple years in one application after construction ends.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$40,000
Maximum share of project costs
5%
Financing goals
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

By-law details added for major works assistance

The page now includes the related by-law page with adoption, publication, and coming-into-force dates, plus a downloadable PDF.

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The grant page now includes the related by-law record for the financial assistance program, with the by-law title, applicable territory, and adoption, publication, and coming-into-force dates. A PDF version of the by-law is also available, which may change where users look for supporting program details. The core assistance description, eligibility, funding amount, and application links still appear unchanged. Overall, this looks like a material update to the program’s official regulatory context rather than a change to the assistance amount or applicant rules.

Official source: montreal.ca
May 6, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Retail, product rental and consumer service establishments in an eligible area of the Montréal agglomeration.

Who is not eligible

  • Establishments that opened after construction began, ceased operations or declared bankruptcy within 40 days of applying, and businesses listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts are excluded. Industry exclusions are defined in section 1 of By-law RCG 26-011.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Montréal agglomeration: only areas designated by Executive Committee order for major infrastructure work undertaken by Montréal, a demerged city or the STM. Check the establishment’s address and the area’s validity period on the official map.

Activities funded

  • Maintaining business operations during eligible construction and compensating for a qualifying decrease in gross profit.

How to apply

    • Check the area on the official map and read the application guide. Prepare the French Language Charter declaration and applicable supporting documents. Complete the online form and attach the documents in one session; the form cannot be saved. Apply within 24 months after the construction period.

Documents Needed

  • Consult the application guide for documents specific to the component. The official page requests Québec Enterprise Register information, a valid occupancy certificate, the French Language Charter declaration and, where applicable, proof of authority and the signed lease. It also lists financial statements, federal tax returns and notices of assessment for fiscal years before and during construction, plus documents for COVID-19 subsidies received from 2020 to 2022, if applicable.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications received before May 20, 2026 remain governed by the former programs’ regulations. Accelerated payment under Component 2 follows the City’s completeness conditions.

Additional information

  • The program combines two former programs and took effect on May 20, 2026. Applications received before that date remain subject to the former regulations. Businesses may apply for either component or both together. Source: https://montreal.ca/en/programs/areas-under-construction-financial-assistance-businesses

Contacts

514 394-1793

Official sources

Retail businesses - Ville de Montréal
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses Program

What is the Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses?

Component 2 of Areas Under Construction supports eligible establishments’ continued operations during major infrastructure work. Assistance is based on a decrease in gross profit exceeding 5% and can reach $40,000 per fiscal year. A business may apply for each fiscal year or combine multiple years in one application after construction ends.

How much funding can be received?

Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses Funds up to 5% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses program?

To be eligible for the Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses program, you must: The establishment provides retail sales, product rentals or consumer services and was operating before construction began. It is located in an area designated by an Executive Committee order. The major public infrastructure work lasts at least three months and disrupts automobile traffic. Component 2 requires a decrease of more than 5% in gross profit.

Who can I contact for more information about the Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses?

You can contact City of Montreal or by phone at 514 394-1793.

Where is the Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses available?

The Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses program is available Montréal, Quebec.

Is the Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Areas Under Construction: Component 2 - Assistance based on financial losses is a Grant and Funding