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PME MTL — Social Initiatives

Q: How much funding can be received?

PME MTL — Social Initiatives Funds up to 50000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the PME MTL — Social Initiatives a grant, loan, or tax credit?

PME MTL — Social Initiatives is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the PME MTL — Social Initiatives?

PME MTL — Social Initiatives is funded by PME MTL

Q: Who is eligible for the PME MTL — Social Initiatives program?

To be eligible for the PME MTL — Social Initiatives program, you must: • Be a social economy enterprise or non-profit organization with a social economy project. • Be headquartered in Montréal and take a formal entrepreneurial approach. • Generate at least 20% of annual revenue from sale of goods or services and invest at least 20% of total project cost.

Q: Where is the PME MTL — Social Initiatives available?

The PME MTL — Social Initiatives program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: December 9, 2025

Montréal, QC

Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth

Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Minimum amount : 5,000 $

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Montréal

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
Social economy enterprise

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Social Services
Economic, Social and Community Development

Target group

Business owners / entrepreneurs
Nonprofits / charities

Revenue structure

Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)

Scope

Local

Overview

PME MTL — Social Initiatives (Fonds de développement de l’économie sociale) offers non-repayable subsidies of up to $50,000 to social economy enterprises and non-profit organizations based in Montréal. The program supports projects from planning to growth, covering eligible expenses such as technology acquisition, working capital, professional fees, and capital costs (land, buildings, equipment, incorporation).

Activities funded

Development and launch of new social economy enterprises or projects in Montréal.
Expansion or growth projects for existing social economy organizations.
Implementation of innovative social initiatives exploring new sectors or approaches.
Projects aimed at developing new expertise within the social economy ecosystem.
Job-creating or job-maintaining social economy projects with a formal entrepreneurial model.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 50,000

Launching a cooperative urban farming initiative to address food insecurity

$ 50,000

Developing a mental health support application for youth in underserved communities

$ 50,000

Developing a new IT platform to streamline social services for low-income families

$ 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

Implementing a new digital marketing strategy to increase online donations and engagement

Eligibility

The applicant must be a social economy enterprise or a non-profit organization (NPO) carrying out a social economy project.
The organization must have its head office located in Montréal.
The organization must demonstrate a formal entrepreneurial approach.
The organization must generate at least 20% of its annual revenue from the sale of goods or services.
The project must demonstrate the ability to create or maintain jobs and include an investment by the organization of at least 20% of the total project cost.

Who is eligible?

Social economy enterprises based in Montréal
Non-profit organizations (NPOs) carrying out a social economy project in Montréal

Eligible expenses

Acquisition of technology, software, patents and similar intangible assets.
Working capital required to support the organization’s operations and project activities.
Professional fees (e.g. external experts, consultants, specialized services) directly related to the project.
Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, equipment and incorporation expenses.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations headquartered in the city of Montréal.

Selection criteria

Assessment of the entrepreneur’s qualifications by the joint investment committee (CIC).
Evaluation of the project’s overall viability in relation to the fund’s objectives.
Verification of alignment with the fund’s specific requirements.

How to apply

Identify your service center

Enter your business's postal code or select your service area on the map provided by the organization.
Consult the experts in your region for personalized advice.

Preparation of the request

Write a detailed description of the social economy project, including the objectives, innovations, and targeted sectors of activity.
Prepare the project budget, specifying the self-financed sources and the capital investment.
Document the company's capacity to create or maintain jobs.
Gather relevant supporting documents, such as financial statements and the organization's bylaws.

Submission of the request

Contact the assigned service department to obtain the specific application form.
Fill out the form accurately and attach all required supporting documents.
Submit the application to the common investment committee (CIC) for evaluation.

Follow-up of the request

Receive confirmation of receipt of the request from the organization.
Maintain contact with the service center for any additional information requests.

Additional information

Subsidies are intended to support projects from the initial planning phase through to organizational growth.
The fund specifically aims to foster innovative social economy projects that explore new sectors, approaches, or areas of expertise.
Each application is reviewed by the joint investment committee (CIC) of the relevant PME MTL hub.
The committee assesses the entrepreneur’s qualifications and the project’s viability in relation to the fund’s objectives and requirements.

Documents and links

PME MTL — Social Initiatives

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Frequently Asked Questions about the PME MTL — Social Initiatives Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the PME MTL — Social Initiatives. 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 — Social Initiatives?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under PME MTL — Social Initiatives?

Development and launch of new social economy enterprises or projects in Montréal. Expansion or growth projects for existing social economy organizations. Implementation of innovative social initiatives exploring new sectors or approaches. Projects aimed at developing new expertise within the social economy ecosystem. Job-creating or job-maintaining social economy projects with a formal entrepreneurial model.