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Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026
Up to $1,000 for up to 20 Centre-Ouest businesses implementing an environmental action in 2026.
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Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
I’m taking on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026 offers a guaranteed grant of 1 000 $ to eligible brick-and-mortar retail businesses and restaurants in the Centre-Ouest to reduce their environmental footprint. The program supports, in particular, reducing packaging, energy efficiency, local sourcing and reuse, as well as social or community initiatives.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Reducing packaging, reuse, and the use of reusable containers.
- Improving energy efficiency, including replacing light bulbs with LEDs or energy-hungry equipment.
- Installing a compost bin and reducing food waste.
- Local sourcing and using local suppliers.
- Creating a green terrace or other social or community initiatives.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Brick-and-mortar retail businesses.
- Restaurants registered with the Québec Enterprise Register.
Who is not eligible
- Franchises.
Eligible expenses
- The costs of eco-responsible initiatives carried out as part of the program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Centre-Ouest: Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Saint-Laurent, Town of Mount Royal, Hampstead, Côte-Saint-Luc and Montreal West.
Selection criteria
- Businesses are selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The relevance of the projects is taken into account.
How to apply
- Registration for the program via the registration form before the 14 August 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- The initiatives are carried out during the summer 2026.
- Follow-up and evaluation take place in the fall 2026.
- A closing event is planned for the fall 2026.
Additional information
- The same business can participate in both tracks.
- Each participating business receives personalized support from an advisor at PME MTL Centre-Ouest.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026 Program
What is the Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026?
I’m taking on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026 offers a guaranteed grant of 1 000 $ to eligible brick-and-mortar retail businesses and restaurants in the Centre-Ouest to reduce their environmental footprint. The program supports, in particular, reducing packaging, energy efficiency, local sourcing and reuse, as well as social or community initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026 Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026 program?
To be eligible for the Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026 program, you must:
Be a brick-and-mortar retail business or a restaurant registered with the Québec Enterprise Register.
Be located in the Centre-Ouest.
Be ready to take concrete actions and participate in project follow-up.
What expenses are eligible under Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026?
Reducing packaging, reuse, and the use of reusable containers.
Improving energy efficiency, including replacing light bulbs with LEDs or energy-hungry equipment.
Installing a compost bin and reducing food waste.
Local sourcing and using local suppliers.
Creating a green terrace or other social or community initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026?
You can contact PME MTL by email at info@pmemtlco.com or by phone at +1 514 858-1018.
Where is the Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026 available?
The Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026 program is available across Canada.
Is the Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Take on the Green Challenge – Centre-Ouest 2026 is a Other Support