Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
At a glance
- 80% of project cost
- Open Date : April 22, 2024
- All industries
- City of Montreal
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant program are as follows:
- Non-profit organizations must be legally incorporated in Canada.
- Organizations must have an active business establishment in Montréal’s 19 boroughs or neighbouring municipalities.
- Applicants must have a mission related to helping entrepreneurs or the ecological transition.
- Projects must meet at least one of the objectives of the call and fall into one of the three categories specified.
- Projects should target mainly Montrealers and be implemented by the applicant organization.
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for this grant are those that:
- Are young Montréal companies oriented toward the ecological transition, from validation of the idea to commercialization
- Plan to transfer environmental solutions, clean technologies, or circular economy practices to companies from various sectors
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
- Purchase or rental of equipment or supplies
- Expenses related to project communication and promotion
- Management fees (administrative monitoring of the project)
- Project planning costs
- Technology costs directly related to the project
- Professional fees required for project delivery
- Space rentals related to the project
- Salaries
Eligible projects & activities
There are eligible projects and activities for this grant.
- Development of knowledge and skills to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs
- Support for young Montréal companies oriented toward ecological transition
- Transfer of environmental solutions, clean technologies, or circular economy practices to companies from various sectors
Eligible geographic areas
Geographic Eligibility:
- Projects must be carried out in Montréal's 19 boroughs or neighbouring municipalities.
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The summary is as follows:
- Projects must meet at least one of the objectives and fall into one of the three categories
- Projects must be carried out on the territory of the Montréal agglomeration and mainly target Montrealers
- Applicant organization must demonstrate sound financial and governance practices
How to apply
- Step 1: Download the project submission form and required documents
- Download the PDF form "Formulaire de dépôt de projet - Consolidation de la chaîne entrepreneuriale"
- Attach documents like resolution from the Board of Directors, letters patent, financial statements, board of directors list, and any other relevant documents
- Step 2: Submit the project application
- Complete the project submission form and attach the required documents
- Submit the project application before the deadline of August 15, 2022
- Step 3: Contact for questions
- If you have any questions, fill out the form provided
- Refer to the program presentation guide for further details
Grant Summary
Montréal offers financial assistance to non-profit organizations supporting companies in implementing ecological transition projects, with an annual budget of $1,000,000.
Grant Details
The Montréal grant program aims to fund projects in awareness, start-ups, and SMEs/large companies for ecological transition. Non-profits in Montréal with projects meeting specific criteria can apply for funding to support ecological business growth and innovation from idea validation to commercialization.
The program sets clear objectives to foster entrepreneurship in ecological transition, facilitate the transfer of environmental solutions, and promote knowledge sharing to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy.
Eligible organizations must be incorporated in Canada, operate in Montréal, and have a mission aligned with ecological transition. Projects should target Montrealers and contribute to the ecological growth of the region. The grant covers various eligible expenses such as technology costs, professional fees, and salaries to facilitate project implementation.
The funding structure ensures a balance between public and private contributions, limiting the city's financial assistance to 80% of the total project cost. Projects may receive support over a two-year period, with strict guidelines on eligible and ineligible expenses to ensure transparency and accountability.
Organizations interested in applying must submit the necessary documentation by August 15, 2022, including board resolutions, financial statements, and project plans. Successful projects will be announced in October 2022, with a completion deadline by October 2024.
