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PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses
Commercial entrepreneurship funding for Montreal businesses
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, 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.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- 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
- 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
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Qualifications of the entrepreneur and the project in relation to the objectives and requirements of the Fund's policy.
How to apply
- Select the territory on the map or enter your business postal code to be directed to the experts at your service centre.
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
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.
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?
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
Who can I contact for more information about the PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses?
You can contact PME MTL (PME) 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.
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