PME MTL — Social Initiatives
Montréal, QC
Subsidy to support social economy projects in Montreal
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Grant and Funding
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- PME MTL
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Obtain up to $50,000 in grants and resources to support projects aimed at exploring new sectors, new ways of doing things or developing new expertise.
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This grant provides financial assistance to support eligible social economy enterprises and non-profit organizations in Montreal through flexible subsidy allocations.
- Subsidy amounts range from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on the enterprise or organization's needs.
- Funds can be used for acquisition of technology, software, patents, and other eligible capital expenses.
- Support includes working capital and coverage of professional fees related to the project.
- Funding decisions are made by a joint investment committee that evaluates qualifications and project viability.
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This grant supports social economy initiatives within Montréal that encompass a range of project activities. These activities focus on technological acquisitions, professional services, and capital investments essential for fostering social innovation and development.
- Acquisition of technology, software, or patents to enhance project capabilities.
- Establishment of a working capital fund to support operational needs.
- Engagement of professional services to augment project implementation.
- Investment in capital expenses, including land, buildings, and equipment.
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$ 50,000
Developing a new IT platform to streamline social services for low-income families
$ 50,000
Developing a mental health support application for youth in underserved communities
$ 50,000
Acquisition of green energy technology to improve environmental sustainability of our facilities
$ 50,000
Creating a mobile health van to provide medical services to rural communities
$ 50,000
Launching a cooperative urban farming initiative to address food insecurity
$ 50,000
Implementing a new digital marketing strategy to increase online donations and engagement
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and project scope.
- The applicant must be a social economy enterprise or a non-profit organization (NPO) with a social economy project.
- The organization must be headquartered in Montréal.
- The organization should demonstrate a formal entrepreneurial approach.
- Self-generated revenue from the sale of goods or services must represent 20% of the organization's annual revenue.
- The applicant must show the ability to create or maintain jobs.
- The organization must invest at least 20% of the total project cost.
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To be eligible for a subsidy from the Fonds de développement de l'économie sociale, applicants must be a social economy enterprise or a non-profit organization (NPO) with a social economy project, headquartered in Montréal. They must take a formal entrepreneurial approach, generate at least 20% of their annual revenue from the sale of goods or services, demonstrate the ability to create or maintain jobs, and invest at least 20% of the total project cost.
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The fund is designed to support social economy projects that are both innovative and entrepreneurial, exploring new areas and fostering growth within the sector. Eligible activities include those that contribute to the development of the organization through technological enhancements, capacity building, and strategic investments.
- Acquisition of technology, software, and patents to enhance operational efficiency.
- Securing working capital to support day-to-day operations and project execution.
- Covering professional fees for legal, financial, or consultancy services necessary for project development.
- Investment in capital expenses like land, buildings, and equipment essential for scaling operations.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is specifically available for businesses headquartered within Montréal. This focus ensures the funds support local social economy initiatives and contribute to the regional development of Montréal.
- Companies headquartered in Montréal.
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The FDÉS evaluates applications based on specific criteria to determine eligibility and project viability:
- Social economy enterprise or NPO status
- Headquartered in Montréal
- Entrepreneurial approach
- 20% self-generated revenue requirement
- Job creation or maintenance capacity
- Minimum 20% project cost investment
- Evaluation by the joint investment committee (CIC)
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The evaluation process involves the joint investment committee (CIC) of the relevant hub.
- Recipients are expected to invest at least 20% of the total project cost from their own funds.
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