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Commerce-Montréal: Commercial Building & Storefront Renovation Grant
This cost-share grant reimbursed 40% of eligible storefront and interior renovation costs, up to $50,000. The City of Montréal has ended the application periods, and new applications are no longer accepted. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
“De plus, les services professionnels liés aux travaux sont remboursés à 75 %, jusqu’à concurrence de 10 000 $ par projet.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
The city is no longer accepting new applications. If the program reopens, get the city's approval before you start work or buy anything.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You run a business in a Montréal storefront
- You are planning an interior or exterior renovation
- You can secure approval before starting any work
Probably not the right fit if
- Your business is outside Montréal or not on one of its designated commercial streets
- You have already started or finished the renovation work
How much you'd realistically get
40% of eligible costs up to $50,000 per project (plus 75% of professional fees, max $10,000)
What may be supported
- Facade and exterior work (walls, doors, windows, storefront)
- Signage
- Awnings
- Exterior lighting
- Permanent terraces
- Interior renovation of commercial space
- Accessibility work
How applying works
Effort: mediumThe program used a city application with quotes and photos. Approval came before work started, and the claim came after the work was done.
- 01Check the City of Montréal program page to see if a new intake has opened
- 02If it reopens, get the city's written approval before you start
- 03Complete the approved work
- 04Submit your costs for reimbursement
Documents commonly required
- Quotes/estimates for the work
- Photos of the current storefront
- Proof of property ownership or owner's consent
What to know before you count on it
- Cost-share: the business paid for the work first, then got 40% back after the work was done and inspected.
- If the program reopens, get approved before you start any work or buy anything. Work started early is usually not eligible.
- Only businesses on designated commercial streets in Montréal qualified.
What are your odds?
Check the City of Montréal program page to see if a new intake opens.
More funding by what it pays for
Funding for Storefronts and Facades
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Funding for Accessibility
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Funding for Storefront Signage
Grants and loans that may help pay for new storefront signage.
Funding for Tourism
Grants and loans that may help pay for visitor marketing and online booking.
What you can combine it with
For a new project, ask each program office whether its funding can be combined with other provincial or federal programs.
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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.