PME MTL – Subsidies to support social economy initiatives

For non-profits, cooperatives, and mission-driven organizations in Montréal, securing flexible funding can be one of the biggest hurdles to launching or scaling a social economy project. The PME MTL – Subsidies to support social economy initiatives are designed to help organizations strengthen their community impact while building financially viable operations. Backed by PME MTL through the Fonds de développement de l’économie sociale, this support focuses on projects that take a clear entrepreneurial approach and contribute to a more inclusive, solidarity-based economy in Quebec.

Funding is offered as a non-repayable subsidy, typically ranging from several thousand dollars to as much as $50,000, and is intended to cover a significant share of project costs. Organizations can use the support for practical needs such as purchasing equipment, acquiring technology or software, covering professional fees, or bolstering working capital during a growth phase. The program is also well-suited to innovative initiatives exploring new sectors, emerging practices, or areas where expertise is still developing, as long as the project demonstrates economic viability and job creation or retention.

Applications are reviewed locally, with a focus on both the strength of the organization and the long-term impact of the project. For Montréal-based social economy organizations considering their next step, learning more about how this PME MTL subsidy works could be an important move toward sustainable growth.