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Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
Financial support for downtown business development
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : July 31, 2024
Location
Trois-Rivieres, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers financial assistance to help create new business establishments or expand existing ones in downtown Trois-Rivières. It also supports eligible facade improvement and signage work for qualifying premises.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : July 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Trois-Rivieres
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a new business establishment in a vacant premises
- Expansion of an existing downtown business
- Facade renovation and restoration work
- Heritage element reconstruction
- Installation or modification of signage
Documents Needed
- Completed financial assistance application form
- Rent cost declaration form, if applicable
- Copy of the previous lease or latest lease
- Copy of the lease offer or official lease
- Plans showing occupied area and interior layout, if available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New tenants
- Owner-occupants
- Property owners or tenants of eligible premises
Who is not eligible
- Restaurants, cafes, and bars
- Businesses in buildings constructed after the program came into force
- Premises previously used for residential purposes
- Businesses already receiving ongoing government assistance for the same establishment
- Businesses that received city funding under this program in the last three years
Eligible expenses
- Eligible facade improvement work on the main facade
- Reconstruction of missing or damaged heritage elements
- Signage-related work
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Trois-Rivières
- Rue des Forges
- Notre-Dame Centre
- Hart Street between Rue des Forges and Bonaventure
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in order of receipt until funds run out.
- The city checks eligibility and may inspect the premises.
- If the application is accepted, a notice of acceptance is issued.
- The applicant must sign an engagement form before funding is paid.
- For facade work, payment is made after the work is completed and proof is provided.
Additional information
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
- A notice of acceptance is issued once the application is deemed admissible.
- The program is subject to budget availability.
- The information provided is a summary only and has no legal value.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre. 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 Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre?
This program offers financial assistance to help create new business establishments or expand existing ones in downtown Trois-Rivières. It also supports eligible facade improvement and signage work for qualifying premises.
How much funding can be received?
Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre program?
To be eligible for the Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre program, you must:
Vacant eligible downtown premises
New business or expansion project
Minimum three-year occupation
What expenses are eligible under Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre?
Creation of a new business establishment in a vacant premises
Expansion of an existing downtown business
Facade renovation and restoration work
Heritage element reconstruction
Installation or modification of signage
Who can I contact for more information about the Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre?
You can contact City of Trois-Rivières by email at 311@v3r.net or by phone at 819 372-4625.
Where is the Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre available?
The Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre program is available Mauricie, Quebec.