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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: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Support for Commercial Arteries – Component 3 provides funding for the operations and projects of eligible business associations and commercial development corporations in the Québec agglomeration. It supports commercial animation, promotion, development, and related activities, with up to $150,000 per year for projects and up to $100,000 per year for operating expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- 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
- Urban animation projects for commercial streets and business sectors
- Commercial development initiatives that support business growth and market positioning
- Promotion and development projects for commercial arteries
- Free public urban animation programming
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Annual action plan
- Detailed budget
- Board resolution naming the authorized representative
- Previous year results report, if applicable
- List of board members as of January 1
- Preliminary activity schedule
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business development corporations (SDCs)
- Business associations in the Québec agglomeration
- Business association groups and SDC groups
- Non-profit organizations in commercial arteries without a business group
Who is not eligible
- Organizations other than the eligible applicant types
- Business groups operating in another group’s territory without consent
- Projects that compete with an existing activity on another commercial artery or with a City-authorized third-party activity
- Projects considered controversial by competent authorities
Eligible expenses
- Operating costs such as rent, salaries, professional fees, telecommunications, insurance, and permits
- Project costs such as professional fees, equipment or asset purchases or rentals, salaries for project staff, promotion and advertising, and other implementation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Charity activities and payment of volunteers
- Debt payments and repayment of existing loans
- Recoverable GST and QST amounts
- Bad debts
- Contingency funds
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec agglomeration
- Québec City
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
- L’Ancienne-Lorette
Selection criteria
- Expected impact on commercial traffic and sector development.
- Contribution to urban animation in the Québec agglomeration.
- Ability to mobilize local stakeholders and businesspeople.
- Contribution to sustainable, eco-responsible practices.
- Balanced budget and alignment between the action plan and annual budget.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application package
- Fill out the financing application form.
- Prepare the budget template for your organization type.
- Step 2: Gather required supporting materials
- Prepare the annual action plan, detailed budget, board resolution, board list, and other requested documents.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the completed documents in PDF format to degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca.
- Step 4: Await confirmation
- Wait for the acknowledgment of receipt and the City’s final decision.
Processing and Agreement
- The City sends an acknowledgment of receipt after submission.
- Incomplete applications or applications that do not follow the required formats are deemed ineligible.
- Final decisions are confirmed only after approval by the City of Québec’s decision-makers.
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.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Support for commercial arteries — Component 1 - Support for urban revitalization projectsSupports urban revitalization and commercial sector animation initiatives
- Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projectsSupport for commercial artery development projects
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
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 provides funding for the operations and projects of eligible business associations and commercial development corporations in the Québec agglomeration. It supports commercial animation, promotion, development, and related activities, with up to $150,000 per year for projects and up to $100,000 per year for operating 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:
SDC or business association in Québec agglomeration
Association must represent 15 businesses minimum
Project must align with annual action plan
What expenses are eligible under Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets?
Urban animation projects for commercial streets and business sectors
Commercial development initiatives that support business growth and market positioning
Promotion and development projects for commercial arteries
Free public urban animation programming
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