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PME MTL - Fonds de développement de l'économie sociale (FDÉS)

PME MTL
Maximum Funding
$5,000 - $50,000
Ongoing
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
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Co-Funding
80%
PME MTL - Fonds de développement de l'économie sociale (FDÉS) provides up to $5,000 - $50,000. Supports social economy projects in Montréal, from the planning stage to growth, with a focus on innovative projects that explore new sectors or approaches. The program covers up to 80% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Supports social economy projects in Montréal, from the planning stage to growth, with a focus on innovative projects that explore new sectors or approaches.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Social economy enterprise or non-profit organization headquartered in Montréal
  • Self-generated revenue from goods or services must represent at least 20% of annual income
  • Applicant must invest at least 20% of total project cost from own resources
  • Project must advance social economy objectives or explore new sectors/approaches
  • Must be based on the island of Montréal
Provinces
Quebec
Industries
Services Food Beverage Retail
Business Stage
Startup Growth Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
$5,000 - $50,000
Type
Grant
Level
Municipal
Co-Funding
Up to 80% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing

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Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Moderate
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The innovation requirement ('explore new sectors or new approaches') is the sharpest filter — projects that replicate existing social services without a distinctive angle are routinely declined.

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  • Self-generated revenue below 20% of annual income
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Application Steps

1 Confirm eligibility — earned revenue threshold Verify that your organization generates at least 20% of annual income from sales of goods or services (not donations). This is a hard threshold — organizations below it are ineligible regardless of project quality.

Required Documents 9

✓ Detailed project proposal: objectives, innovative aspects, targeted sector, expected social/economic impact
✓ Organization bylaws (statuts et règlements) for NPOs and cooperatives

Eligible Expenses 6

Ineligible Expenses 6

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Compatible Programs

Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust (Fiducie) Filaction RISQ (Réseau d'investissement social du Québec) Caisse d'économie solidaire Desjardins PME MTL Community Bond Matching (launched April 2022) Investissement Québec community and cooperative programs
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Medium Risk

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Can sole proprietors apply?
No — must be a registered social economy enterprise or non-profit organization headquartered in Montréal. Sole proprietors without legal structure are ineligible.
What's the typical award amount?
$25,000 — the realistic average. Applications for amounts below $5,000 or above $50,000 are rarely approved.
How long to get paid after approval?
Reimbursement only — submit receipts after project completion. PME MTL reviews claims within 30 days of submission.
Why do most applications fail?
Self-generated revenue below 20% of annual income or project lacks innovation (replicates existing services without new approach).
Can I stack this with other grants?
Yes — compatible with Chantier, Filaction, RISQ, Desjardins, and PME MTL Community Bond Matching.

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