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Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade

Storefront improvement support for Lajeunesse merchants

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Funding available
$ 5,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Merchants.
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Overview

Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade offers up to 80% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per project, for merchants on Lajeunesse Street who want to improve storefronts and enhance the street’s appearance. Eligible work includes new or refurbished signs and exterior window repairs, replacements, or additions.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$5,000
Maximum share of project costs
80%
Financing goals
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Merchants.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Lajeunesse Street.
  • Youville area.

Activities funded

  • New sign or refurbishment of an existing sign.
  • Exterior windows: repair, replacement, or addition of structural and aesthetic elements, such as lighting and finishing materials.

How to apply

  • Fill in the form.

Documents Needed

  • Financial statements for the last two years, prepared by an accountant.
  • A projected budget for the next two years, including a cash flow statement, balance sheet, and income statement.
  • A valid occupancy permit.
  • A copy of the signed lease for premises in the Youville area, valid for at least two years after the financing agreement is signed.

Selection criteria

  • Applications are awarded in the order they are received.

Processing and Agreement

  • Grants are awarded in the order applications are received until available funds are exhausted.

Additional information

  • Personalized support is available.
  • The program is delivered in collaboration with the Association commerciale et citoyenne Youville (ACCY).

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade Program

What is the Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade?

Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade offers up to 80% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per project, for merchants on Lajeunesse Street who want to improve storefronts and enhance the street’s appearance. Eligible work includes new or refurbished signs and exterior window repairs, replacements, or additions.

How much funding can be received?

Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade program?

To be eligible for the Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade program, you must: The project must be located on Lajeunesse Street. The project must contribute to the overall beautification of the street.

Where is the Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade available?

The Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade program is available across Canada.

Is the Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade?

Youville, My Neighbourhood, My Façade is funded by PME MTL