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Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Financial support for nonprofit tenants in Montreal's public interest sectors
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : August 29, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 20,000
Monthly rent support for after-school robotics club program
$ 25,000
Renting rehearsal space for youth inclusive dance workshops
$ 22,000
Art exhibit venue rental for visible minority artists collective
$ 28,000
Rent expenses for community cooking workshop for seniors
$ 26,000
Rent support for recreational soccer programs accessible to youth
$ 24,000
Monthly rental of space for drop-in support programs for women
Eligibility
- 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.
How to apply
1
Assess organization eligibility
- Review the eligibility criteria for nonprofit tenant organizations
- Ensure your organization operates in the fields of arts and culture, social and community development, sports, or recreation
- Confirm that your activities benefit the Montreal population
2
Update supplier information
- Verify that your organization is a registered supplier with the City
- Ensure all supplier information is up to date, including direct deposit setup
3
Prepare required documentation
- Collect all required documentation and guidelines
- Prepare details such as monthly rent calculation
4
Submit application by deadline
- Complete and submit the financial assistance application before August 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
- Ensure all information is accurate and the form is fully filled out
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
inclusion@montreal.ca
