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PME MTL — New Community Businesses

Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
PME MTL
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 23,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

Your new community-based venture may be eligible to receive $23,000 in loans and subsidies.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop an online presence
  • Access new markets
  • Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 23,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 23,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This grant supports new community-based businesses in their early development stages on Montréal Island. It aims to provide financial assistance for foundational and operational activities to ensure economic viability.

  • Support for creating and refining a comprehensive business plan demonstrating economic viability.
  • Initial funding to cover early business expenses and development activities.
  • Financing support for membership with the Caisse d’économie solidaire.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Eligible community-based businesses for this grant must be new (less than 5 years old), operate on Montréal Island, be a member of the Caisse d’économie solidaire or willing to join, and demonstrate economic viability in their business plan.

  • New community-based businesses (less than 5 years old)
  • Operating on Montréal Island
  • Membership in the Caisse d’économie solidaire or willingness to join
  • Presentation of an economically viable business plan

Who is not eligible

Some companies may not be eligible for this grant. Eligibility criteria include:

  • Companies older than 5 years
  • Companies operating outside Montréal Island
  • Companies not willing to become a member of the Caisse d’économie solidaire
  • Companies lacking an economically viable business plan

Eligible expenses

The Fonds Jeunes entreprises collectives grant offers financing for eligible community-based businesses. Eligible expenses for this grant include:

  • Startup costs
  • Operational expenses
  • Marketing and promotion

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is targeted at community-based businesses specific to a defined geographical area within a region. Eligible locations are restricted to align with local socio-economic development initiatives.

  • Businesses operating on Montréal Island.

Documents and links

PME MTL — New Community Businesses

Frequently Asked Questions about the PME MTL — New Community Businesses Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the PME MTL — New Community 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 — New Community Businesses?

Your new community-based venture may be eligible to receive $23,000 in loans and subsidies.

How much funding can be received?

PME MTL — New Community Businesses Funds up to $23,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the PME MTL — New Community Businesses program?

To be eligible for the PME MTL — New Community Businesses program, you must: Be a new community-based business (less than 5 years old). Operate the business on Montréal Island. Be a member of the Caisse d’économie solidaire or be prepared to join.

What expenses are eligible under PME MTL — New Community Businesses?

This grant supports new community-based businesses in their early development stages on Montréal Island. It aims to provide financial assistance for foundational and operational activities to ensure economic viability. Support for creating and refining a comprehensive business plan demonstrating economic viability. Initial funding to cover early business expenses and development activities. Financing support for membership with the Caisse d’économie solidaire.

Where is the PME MTL — New Community Businesses available?

The PME MTL — New Community Businesses program is available Montréal, Quebec.

Is the PME MTL — New Community Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?

PME MTL — New Community Businesses is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the PME MTL — New Community Businesses?

PME MTL — New Community Businesses is funded by PME MTL

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