Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants

• The applicant must be a non-profit organization operating as a tenant (not owning the premises) in a taxable non-residential building within the territory of Montreal.
• The organization must offer its services within Montreal for the benefit of the local population.
• The organization must be recognized by the City as operating in one or more of the following fields: arts and culture, social and community development, or sports and recreation.
• The premises must be primarily used for activities related to these eligible domains.

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.

• 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.