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Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets
Financial support for business associations and commercial street projects
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Support for Commercial Arteries—Component 3 offers eligible business associations, cooperatives, and commercial development corporations in the Québec agglomeration up to $150,000 per year for projects and up to $100,000 per year for operating costs. This program aims to finance initiatives and operations that generate commercial sector activity, including animation, promotion, development, and related expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- 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
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
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of urban animation and promotional programming aimed at increasing visitor traffic to commercial sectors.
- Development and execution of projects that promote or enhance local commercial streets and business districts.
- Community events or activities designed for the general public, offered free of charge.
- Initiatives supporting improved visibility and outreach of business associations or commercial streets.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business development corporations (Sociétés de développement commercial) located in the Québec agglomeration
- Associations of businesspeople located in the Québec agglomeration representing at least fifteen business establishments on the same commercial street or within the same commercial sector
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not a recognized business association or a commercial development corporation located in the Québec City agglomeration.
- Business associations that submit a project within another association's territory without consent.
- Applicants whose projects compete with existing, authorized activities on another commercial artery or organized by a third party as authorized by the City.
- Organizations proposing projects deemed controversial by competent authorities, or that could unreasonably associate the City of Québec's name with controversy.
Eligible expenses
- Rent expenses
- Salaries for personnel
- Professional fees (e.g., accounting or project-related consultants)
- Telecommunications expenses
- Insurance costs
- Permit fees
- Purchase or rental of equipment and assets related to animation, promotion, or development projects
- Promotion and advertising expenses
- Other implementation costs directly related to animation, promotion, or development projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Agglomeration of Québec (including Québec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, and L’Ancienne-Lorette)
Additional information
- The annual action plan must align with the project’s objectives and submitted budget.
- Urban animation programming must include a free, public component.
- The decision regarding whether an activity is controversial rests with the competent authorities of the Ville de Québec.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets. 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 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets?
The Support for Commercial Arteries—Component 3 offers eligible business associations, cooperatives, and commercial development corporations in the Québec agglomeration up to $150,000 per year for projects and up to $100,000 per year for operating costs. This program aims to finance initiatives and operations that generate commercial sector activity, including animation, promotion, development, and related expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets program?
To be eligible for the Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets program, you must:
Business association or commercial development corporation located in Québec agglomeration
Association must represent at least 15 businesses on the same commercial street or sector
What expenses are eligible under Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets?
Implementation of urban animation and promotional programming aimed at increasing visitor traffic to commercial sectors.
Development and execution of projects that promote or enhance local commercial streets and business districts.
Community events or activities designed for the general public, offered free of charge.
Initiatives supporting improved visibility and outreach of business associations or commercial streets.
Where is the Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets available?
The Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets?
Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets is funded by Quebec City