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PME MTL — Social Initiatives - Montreal - Quebec - Canada
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PME MTL — Social Initiatives

Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
PME MTL
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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).
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
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 groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
  • Local

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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.

Eligibility

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.

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.

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PME MTL — Social Initiatives

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?

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).

How much funding can be received?

PME MTL — Social Initiatives Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

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.

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.

Where is the PME MTL — Social Initiatives available?

The PME MTL — Social Initiatives program is available Montréal, Quebec.

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

PME MTL — Social Initiatives is a Grant and Funding

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

PME MTL — Social Initiatives is funded by PME MTL

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