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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
The Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial provides up to $25,000 per 12-month period to support commercial entrepreneurship projects in Montreal. It supports new business setup, business growth, street-retail retention, and business 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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed by the joint investment committee of the relevant cluster.
- The committee evaluates the entrepreneur and the project against the fund’s objectives and requirements.
How to apply
- Step 1: Find your service area
- Enter your business postal code or select your territory to be directed to the right service centre.
- Step 2: Contact the service centre
- Use the online form to speak with an advisor about the financing options.
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
What is the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses?
The Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial provides up to $25,000 per 12-month period to support commercial entrepreneurship projects in Montreal. It supports new business setup, business growth, street-retail retention, and business 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
Based in Montreal
Street-facing sales area
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)