Apply for financial assistance for economic development projects

Last updated June 29, 2023

Are you planning a project that contributes to the city’s economic development or vitality? The city may be able to help you make it happen.

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Description

Projects must contribute to the city’s development or vitality and can take the form of training, support, networking, conferences, conventions, etc.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations

The organization applying for funding must: 

  • Be a not-for-profit organization under Part III of the Québec Companies Act or the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

Or

  • Be an eligible non-profit solidarity cooperative within the meaning of the Québec Municipal Powers Act
  • Carry out an assignment related to the project for which the application is being submitted.

Eligible Projects

Submitted projects must: 

  • Align with the priorities set out in the Montréal 2030 Strategy
  • Meet the city’s economic development objectives
  • Be carried out on the island of Montréal
  • Have a direct impact on the Montréal economic ecosystem or on the economic vitality of the city

Refer to the “Guide for Applicant Organizations” to see all criteria.

Submit a funding application

Complete the application form and attach the following documents in digital format: 

  • Letters patent, or memorandum of association if the organization is a trust
  • A list of the organization’s board members and their functions as well as a list of people assigned to the project and their roles Download the template (in French)
  • Board resolution authorizing the organization’s representative to submit an application for financial assistance and undertake all procedures related to the application
  • Financial statements for the past year (approved and adopted at a general meeting or approved by the board)
  • A detailed project budget Download the template (in French)
  • A summary of the objectives and planned actions Download the template (in French)
  • Letters of agreement with contributing partners to the project, if applicable
  • For projects with several separate initiatives, a detailed action plan Download the template (in French)