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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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The Fonds de développement de l’économie sociale (FDÉS) supports social economy projects that explore new sectors, develop new expertise, and have a formal entrepreneurial approach. Eligible activities include acquisition of technology, working capital fund, professional fees, and capital expenses.
  • Acquisition of technology, software, patents, etc.
  • Working capital fund
  • Professional fees
  • Capital expenses (land, building, equipment, incorporation expenses, etc.)
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$50,000

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

$50,000

Toronto
Acquisition of green energy technology to improve environmental sustainability of our facilities.

$50,000

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

$50,000

Ottawa
Launching a cooperative urban farming initiative to address food insecurity.

$50,000

Winnipeg
Developing a mental health support application for youth in underserved communities.

$50,000

Calgary
Creating a mobile health van to provide medical services to rural communities.

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The eligibility criteria for the Fonds de développement de l'économie sociale (FDÉS) grant are as follows:
  • Be a social economy enterprise or a non-profit organization (NPO) with a social economy project
  • Be headquartered in Montréal
  • Take a formal entrepreneurial approach
  • Have self-generated revenue from the sale of goods or services representing 20% of your annual revenue
  • Show your ability to create or maintain jobs
  • Invest at least 20% of the total project cost

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Eligible companies for this grant are social economy enterprises or non-profit organizations (NPOs) with a social economy project.
  • Be a social economy enterprise or a non-profit organization (NPO) with a social economy project

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The eligible expenses for this grant include:
  • Acquisition of technology, software, patents, etc.
  • Working capital fund
  • Professional fees
  • Capital expenses (land, building, equipment, incorporation expenses, etc.)

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

There are specific geographic areas mentioned for this grant. The eligible area is Montréal.
  • 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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  • Step 1: Verify eligibility
  • Must be a social economy enterprise or NPO with a social economy project
  • Headquartered in Montréal
  • Formal entrepreneurial approach is required
  • Self-generated revenue from sales should be 20% of annual revenue
  • Demonstrate ability to create or maintain jobs
  • Invest at least 20% of the total project cost
  • Step 2: Prepare required documentation
  • Business plan outlining the project
  • Financial statements and revenue details
  • Evidence of job creation strategy
  • Details of the investment in the project
  • Step 3: Submit application
  • Complete the application form
  • Include all supporting documents
  • Step 4: Review and decision
  • Application is reviewed by the joint investment committee
  • Decision on subsidy amount and approval

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Additional Information:
  • Successful applicants must comply with reporting requirements to demonstrate the impact of the subsidy.
  • Applicants need to provide a detailed project plan outlining the objectives, activities, expected outcomes, and timeline.

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PME MTL – Social Initiatives

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