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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 12, 2021
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Get up to $25,000 in funding per 12-month period to support commercial entrepreneurship projects in Montreal. This program supports new business setup, business growth, street-retail retention, and models that improve attractiveness and resilience.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 12, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Setting up a new business that meets a commercial demand.
- Growing or developing commercial activities.
- Keeping a business on a commercial street.
- Adopting a model to make the business more attractive and resilient.
Documents Needed
- Business plan or project summary
- Financial forecasts for at least two full financial years
- Financial statements for the last two completed years
- Proof of occupancy certificate and required permits
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Retail businesses
- Street-facing businesses in Montreal
- Legally registered businesses and sole proprietorships
Who is not eligible
- Businesses not legally constituted as a legal person or sole proprietorship
- Businesses not registered with the Registre des entreprises du Québec (REQ)
- Businesses without a place of business in Montreal and a head office in Quebec
- Businesses that have already received PME MTL funding for the same project
Eligible expenses
- Expenses directly related to the business project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses not directly related to the business project
- Projects already funded by PME MTL for the same business project
Eligible geographic areas
- Montreal
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the joint investment committee of the relevant cluster.
- The committee assesses the entrepreneur and the project against the fund’s objectives and requirements.
- Funding is subject to the availability of funds.
- The assistance amount may vary by territory and budget.
Additional information
- Funding depends on the availability of funds.
- The amount may vary by territory.
- Applications are reviewed by a joint investment committee.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses?
Get up to $25,000 in funding per 12-month period to support commercial entrepreneurship projects in Montreal. This program supports new business setup, business growth, street-retail retention, and models that improve attractiveness and resilience.
How much funding can be received?
PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses program?
To be eligible for the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses program, you must:
Registered with the REQ
Located in Montreal
Street-facing retail business
What expenses are eligible under PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses?
Setting up a new business that meets a commercial demand.
Growing or developing commercial activities.
Keeping a business on a commercial street.
Adopting a model to make the business more attractive and resilient.
Where is the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses available?
The PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses?
PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses is funded by PME MTL (PME)