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PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses

Commercial entrepreneurship funding for Montreal businesses

Offered by
PME MTL
Official source: pmemtl.com

Record updated

Funding available
$ 25,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Promoters who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ).
See full eligibility

Overview

Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial supports commercial entrepreneurship projects for Montreal businesses, offering up to $25,000 per 12-month period and covering up to 80% of total business project costs. Eligible projects include opening a new business, growing commercial activities, and adopting a more attractive and resilient business model.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$25,000
Maximum share of project costs
80%
Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Access new markets
  • Launch or market a product/service

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Sole proprietorship

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Contact and territory update

The Centre-Ouest contact page now shows the territory served for this grant and replaces the email link with a protected contact link.

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The PME MTL Centre-Ouest contact page now explicitly lists the territory it serves for this grant, including Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Saint-Laurent, Côte-Saint-Luc, Hampstead, Montréal-Ouest, and Mont-Royal. The email contact link has also changed to a protected Cloudflare link, while the contact form remains available at the same visible submission link.

Official source: pmemtl.com
August 27, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Promoters who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ).
  • Businesses legally constituted as a legal person or sole proprietorship and duly registered with the Registre des entreprises du Québec (REQ).
  • Businesses with a place of business in Montreal and a head office in Quebec.

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses that have already received a grant or other financial contribution from PME MTL for the same business project.
  • Businesses that are in debt to the government for amounts owed under tax laws.

Eligible expenses

  • Expenditure relating to the business project.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Montreal
  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Setting up a new business that meets a commercial demand
  • Growth or development of commercial activities
  • Retention of a business on a commercial street
  • Development or adoption of a model to make the business more attractive and resilient

How to apply

  • Find your service centre to learn how to access funding.

Documents Needed

  • Business plan or project summary
  • Financial forecasts covering at least two full financial years
  • Compilation of financial statements for the last two completed financial years, or the first financial year for companies less than two years old
  • A strategic approach to sustainable development, where applicable

Selection criteria

  • Qualifications of the entrepreneur and the project in relation to the objectives and requirements of the Fund's policy.

Processing and Agreement

  • Each application is assessed by the joint investment committee (JIC) of the cluster in question.
  • The committee establishes the qualifications of the entrepreneur and the project in relation to the objectives and requirements of the Fund's policy.

Contacts

info@pmemtlco.com
514 858-1018

Official sources

pmemtl.com

Official page

Fonds Entrepreneuriatcommercial

Program guide

Fonds Entrepreneuriatcommercial
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Frequently Asked Questions about the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses Program

What is the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses?

Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial supports commercial entrepreneurship projects for Montreal businesses, offering up to $25,000 per 12-month period and covering up to 80% of total business project costs. Eligible projects include opening a new business, growing commercial activities, and adopting a more attractive and resilient business model.

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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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: Promoters must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). The business must be registered with the REQ and have its place of business in Montreal with its head office in Quebec. The business must have a street-facing sales area where goods or services are sold to the public.

What expenses are eligible under PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses?

Expenditure relating to the business project.

Who can I contact for more information about the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses?

You can contact PME MTL by email at info@pmemtlco.com or by phone at 514 858-1018.

Where is the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses available?

The PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses program is available Montréal, Quebec.