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Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects
Support for economic development initiatives in Quebec’s commercial sectors
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Support for Commercial Arteries — Component 2 offers non-repayable financial assistance of up to $25,000 per organization to promote the economic development of commercial districts within the Québec agglomeration. Eligible projects include marketing and promotion, strategic positioning, knowledge dissemination, and initiatives that attract or retain businesses and investments in key commercial zones.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec City
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Marketing or promotional initiatives for a commercial street or sector.
- Development and implementation of strategies to maintain or attract businesses or investments.
- Market potential research and knowledge sharing within the business community.
- Development, planning, or validation of tools for improved strategic positioning of a commercial street or sector.
- Creation, planning, or validation of flagship projects that stimulate business activity in a commercial street or sector.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business development corporations located within the Québec agglomeration
- Business associations in the Québec agglomeration representing at least fifteen (15) business locations in the same commercial artery or sector
- Groups of business associations and/or business development corporations (SDCs)
- Non-profit organizations operating in commercial arteries without a business association group
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not business development corporations (SDC), business associations, groups of business associations/SDCs, or non-profits located on eligible commercial arteries in the Québec agglomeration.
- Projects intended to compete with activities held on another commercial artery.
- Organizations proposing projects whose activities are considered controversial or unreasonable for association with the City of Québec by the competent authorities.
Eligible expenses
- All costs directly related to the implementation of the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec City
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
- L’Ancienne-Lorette
Additional information
- The financial contribution from the City is non-repayable.
- The application form includes a required list of supporting documents and details on how to submit your request.
- Promotion projects linked to major infrastructure work requested by the City have unique maximum funding conditions.
- The total public financial assistance (municipal, provincial, and federal) must not exceed 80% of the total project cost.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects. 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 Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects?
The Support for Commercial Arteries — Component 2 offers non-repayable financial assistance of up to $25,000 per organization to promote the economic development of commercial districts within the Québec agglomeration. Eligible projects include marketing and promotion, strategic positioning, knowledge dissemination, and initiatives that attract or retain businesses and investments in key commercial zones.
How much funding can be received?
Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects program?
To be eligible for the Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects program, you must:
Business associations in Québec agglomeration representing at least 15 businesses on the same commercial artery or sector
What expenses are eligible under Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects?
Marketing or promotional initiatives for a commercial street or sector.
Development and implementation of strategies to maintain or attract businesses or investments.
Market potential research and knowledge sharing within the business community.
Development, planning, or validation of tools for improved strategic positioning of a commercial street or sector.
Creation, planning, or validation of flagship projects that stimulate business activity in a commercial street or sector.
Where is the Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects available?
The Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects?
Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects is funded by Quebec City