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Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses
Supports local businesses occupying or expanding in vacant commercial spaces
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Trois-Rivieres, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This City of Trois-Rivières grant provides up to $20,000 to help revitalize commercial arteries in the city’s oldest neighbourhoods by increasing the number of local, public-facing businesses. Eligible activities include occupying a vacant commercial or mixed-use space (as a new tenant or owner-occupant) or expanding/relocating to expand an existing local business within the designated territory for a minimum 3-year occupancy.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Trois-Rivieres
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Move into and operate a new neighbourhood retail/service business in a previously vacant space within an eligible commercial or mixed-use building in the target area.
- Expand an existing neighbourhood retail/service business within the target area (only the expansion portion).
- Relocate an existing neighbourhood retail/service business for the purpose of expansion within the target area (only the additional area compared to the former premises).
Documents Needed
- Completed financial assistance application form (and its annex)
- Any other supporting documents relevant to the review of your file
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local retail and service businesses open to the public (eligible commercial uses only, as per the program’s admissible-use list)
- Non-profit organizations operating a public-facing local commerce or service activity (eligible commercial uses only)
- Self-employed professionals operating a public-facing commercial/service activity (eligible commercial uses only)
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to occupying a vacant commercial or mixed-use space (subsidy calculated based on occupied floor area).
- Eligible occupancy-related ancillary costs (“frais connexes”) reimbursed at 50% (capped at 10% of the occupation subsidy amount).
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Trois-Rivières, Québec (within the program’s designated “territoire d’application” for the oldest neighbourhoods/commercial corridors).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, until the program’s available funds are exhausted.
- If the request is accepted, the City charges a $300 fee for administration and follow-up of the approved application.
- If approved, an agreement must be signed and the applicant must occupy the vacant space before the first payment is issued.
- Grant payments are released in three instalments: 50% after signing/occupancy, 25% at the start of year 2, and 25% at the start of year 3.
Additional information
- A non-refundable fee of $100 is required to open a file, and an additional $300 fee applies for the administration and follow-up of an approved application.
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until the program funds are exhausted.
- The subsidy may be increased by 10% if the new occupancy or expansion exceeds 2,000 sq. ft.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses. 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 Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses?
This City of Trois-Rivières grant provides up to $20,000 to help revitalize commercial arteries in the city’s oldest neighbourhoods by increasing the number of local, public-facing businesses. Eligible activities include occupying a vacant commercial or mixed-use space (as a new tenant or owner-occupant) or expanding/relocating to expand an existing local business within the designated territory for a minimum 3-year occupancy.
How much funding can be received?
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses program?
To be eligible for the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses program, you must:
Be a new tenant or owner-occupant of a vacant space in a commercial or mixed-use building (within the program area).
Operate a local business open to the public (eligible commercial/service use).
Commit to occupy the premises for at least 3 years.
What expenses are eligible under Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses?
Move into and operate a new neighbourhood retail/service business in a previously vacant space within an eligible commercial or mixed-use building in the target area.
Expand an existing neighbourhood retail/service business within the target area (only the expansion portion).
Relocate an existing neighbourhood retail/service business for the purpose of expansion within the target area (only the additional area compared to the former premises).
Who can I contact for more information about the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses?
You can contact City of Trois-Rivières or by phone at 311.
Where is the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses available?
The Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses is a Grant and Funding
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