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Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants
Financial support for nonprofit tenants in Montreal's public interest sectors
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
August 29, 2025
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Financial Assistance for Nonprofit Tenants program provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations in Montreal operating in arts and culture, social and community development, sports, and recreation, to support their activities and strengthen their local impact. The maximum funding amount is not specified; eligible activities must primarily take place in taxable non-residential spaces used to deliver services benefiting Montreal’s population.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Artistic and cultural initiatives serving the Montreal community.
- Social and community development activities benefiting Montreal residents.
- Sports and recreational programs delivered within Montreal.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations operating in art and culture
- Nonprofit organizations focused on social and community development
- Nonprofit organizations active in sports and recreation
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies (non-nonprofit organizations).
- Property owners (organizations that own their premises rather than renting).
- Organizations not operating primarily in arts and culture, social and community development, or sports and recreation.
- Organizations serving populations outside the territory of Montréal.
- Businesses headquartered in residential or non-taxable properties.
Eligible expenses
- Monthly rent for non-residential, taxable premises used primarily for eligible activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located within the city of Montreal.
How to apply
- Step 1: Verify Supplier Status
- Confirm that your organization is recognized as a supplier by the City of Montreal and that your information is up to date.
- Ensure your registration includes enrolment for direct deposit payment.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Documents
- Gather all required supporting documentation as outlined in the application guidelines, including proof of activities and occupancy.
- Step 3: Complete and Submit Application
- Fill out the financial assistance application form available for nonprofit tenants.
- Submit the completed application and all supporting documents through the specified portal or submission method before the deadline (August 29, 2025, by 4:00 p.m.).
Additional information
- The application must be accompanied by confirmation that the organization is recognized as a provider for the City.
- Enrollment in the electronic payment method (direct deposit) must be current.
- The grant is awarded based on the date of receipt of the complete application.
- Guidelines and a rent calculation grid are available to support the preparation of the application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants Program
What is the Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants?
The Financial Assistance for Nonprofit Tenants program provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations in Montreal operating in arts and culture, social and community development, sports, and recreation, to support their activities and strengthen their local impact. The maximum funding amount is not specified; eligible activities must primarily take place in taxable non-residential spaces used to deliver services benefiting Montreal’s population.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants program, you must:
No eligibility criteria for for-profit businesses; only non-profit tenants are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants?
Artistic and cultural initiatives serving the Montreal community.
Social and community development activities benefiting Montreal residents.
Sports and recreational programs delivered within Montreal.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants?
You can contact City of Montreal (MTL) by email at inclusion@montreal.ca.
Where is the Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants available?
The Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants?
Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)