How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 30000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean?

Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean is funded by City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

What are Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean's eligibility criterias?

The company must occupy a commercial space in Vieux-Saint-Jean with a minimum size of 500 square feet. The business should lease a space that has been vacant for over 90 days. A new commercial lease of at least 36 months must be signed, or the business must become an owner or expand their current space by a minimum of 50%.

Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean

Last Update: January 24, 2025

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC

The "Programme d’aide pour l’implantation de bureaux dans le Vieux-Saint-Jean" offers up to $30,000 in non-repayable financial support to stimulate economic revival and office space transformation in Vieux-Saint-Jean.

Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $30,000

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2021
Closing date : December 31, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Status

Closed

Overview of the Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean program

The Program for Office Implementation in Vieux-Saint-Jean offers non-repayable financial assistance, aiming to boost economic recovery and transform office spaces in the area. The aid can reach up to $30,000 per commercial unit over three years, provided the business occupies a commercial space of at least 500 square feet and engages in eligible activities such as professional services, medical clinics, communications, or community services.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides significant financial support mechanisms designed to incentivize the establishment of businesses in Old Saint-Jean, promoting economic revitalization. Details on the specific modalities accompany the financial offering.

Non-repayable financial aid up to CAD 30,000 per commercial unit.
The funding is allocated over a permanent establishment period lasting up to three years.

Eligible projects & activities

The financial assistance program aims to encourage the establishment of office enterprises to enhance the commercial vitality of Old Saint-Jean. Eligible projects and activities are focused on professional, health, communication, and community services sectors.

Establishment of medical clinics, and professionals or practitioners in the health sector.
Provision of professional, technical, or business services.
Communication-related services.
Community services.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 30,000

Opening a community service center in to offer support and resources to local families

$ 30,000

Setting up a medical clinic with necessary medical equipment and modern office infrastructure

Eligibility criteria of the Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the location, business operations, and nature of the business activities.

The company must occupy a commercial space of at least 500 square feet in the Vieux-Saint-Jean area.
The company must operate within the eligible activities which include medical clinics, professional and technical services, communication services, and community services.
It must lease a commercial space that has been vacant for over 90 days.
The business needs to sign a new commercial lease with a minimum duration of 36 months, become the owner of a commercial property, or expand its current space by at least 50% of the existing area.

Who is eligible?

This grant is available to businesses looking to establish office spaces in the Vieux-Saint-Jean area of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and aims to enhance the commercial dynamics of the old district.

Who is not eligible

This grant is specifically designed for certain types of commercial activities and specific locations within Vieux-Saint-Jean. Companies that do not fit the defined criteria are not eligible for the financial assistance offered by this program.

Companies that do not operate within the specified activities of medical clinics, professional services, communication, or community services.
Businesses that occupy commercial spaces below the minimum requirement of 500 square feet.
Companies that cannot commit to signing a new lease of at least 36 months, purchasing a commercial property, or expanding their current space by at least 50%.
Firms that intend to lease commercial spaces located on the ground floor within the designated non-eligible perimeter.
Businesses aiming to occupy spaces that have not been vacant for more than 90 days.

Eligible expenses

This grant is designed to support the establishment of office-related businesses in the Vieux-Saint-Jean area, encouraging economic revitalization. The eligible activities encompass a variety of professional services, health-related practices, and community services.

Medical clinics, health professionals, or practitioners.
Professional, technical, or business services.
Communication-related services.
Community services.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is tailored for companies intending to establish offices within Old Saint-Jean to foster economic revitalization in that area. Eligible geographical areas are strictly defined to align with the program's objectives.

Companies occupying commercial spaces in Old Saint-Jean.
Excludes ground-floor commercial suites within the perimeter of Quai, Richelieu, and Champlain streets, between Saint-Paul and Saint-Georges streets, including Place du Marché.

Eligibility criteria of the Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean program

The evaluation and selection criteria for the grant program are focused on ensuring that the applicants meet specific requirements related to the type of business, the location, and the conditions of the lease or property ownership.

Occupy an eligible commercial space within the Vieux-Saint-Jean territory.
Operate a business within the specified activities: medical clinics, professional services, communications, or community services.
The commercial space must be a minimum of 500 square feet.
The space must have been vacant for more than 90 days.
A new commercial lease must be signed for a minimum duration of 36 months, or the business must purchase a commercial property or expand their current space by at least 50% of its existing size.

How to apply to the Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean program

Preparation of documents

Download and complete the required pre-qualification form.
Obtain a vacancy certificate stating that the commercial space has been left vacant for more than 90 days.

Transmit the documents

Send the duly completed pre-qualification form and the vacancy certificate to the Economic Development Division of the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

Additional information

The Program aims to support the revival of office spaces in Vieux-Saint-Jean by providing non-reimbursable financial assistance to eligible businesses.

The grant provides up to $30,000 per commercial space.
The program is active from 2021 to 2024.
Eligible commercial spaces must be vacant for more than 90 days before applying.
Businesses must sign a minimum 36-month lease or expand their current space by at least 50% to qualify.
The grant covers medical clinics, professional and business services, communication services, and community services.
Certain areas within the Vieux-Saint-Jean are excluded from eligibility, specifically ground-floor locations within a defined perimeter.
Application requirements include a pre-qualification form and a vacancy attestation.

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