Commerce-Montréal — Commercial Building & Storefront Renovation Grant
Get a brighter storefront and modern interior with up to $50,000 in reimbursement for 40% of eligible costs. This is a cost-share grant, so you pay first and get reimbursed after the work is done and approved. Applications are open now through August 31, 2026. Verified against the official source on July 2, 2026; applications are open.
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“De plus, les services professionnels liés aux travaux sont remboursés à 75 %, jusqu’à concurrence de 10 000 $ par projet.”
Before you spend a dollar
Get the city's approval BEFORE you start work or buy anything — starting early is the #1 way owners lose this funding.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You run a business in a Montreal storefront
- You are planning an interior or exterior renovation
- You can secure approval before starting any work
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside Montreal or its designated CIP/BIA zones
- 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
- façade / exterior (walls, doors, windows, storefront)
- signage
- awnings
- exterior lighting
- permanent terraces
- interior commercial renovation
- accessibility
How applying works
Effort: mediumA city application with quotes/photos; approval before you start, then claim after completion.
- 01Confirm your property is in the program area and funds are available
- 02Get the city's written pre-approval BEFORE starting
- 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
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN designs storefront signs and branding to match your renovation, helping your business stand out when the work is complete.
- BBN coordinates qualified partners for exterior lighting, awnings, and accessibility upgrades, so you manage one project lead instead of juggling multiple contractors.
- BBN guides you through the application and deadline process, helping you organize quotes and documentation so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- Cost-share: you pay for the work first, then you're reimbursed (40%) after it's done and inspected.
- Apply and get approved BEFORE you start any work or buy anything — starting early disqualifies most of these.
- Area-gated to Montreal's designated CIP/BIA zone — confirm your address qualifies before you spend.
- Municipal funding is limited each year — confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
Area-gated and funding-limited, but a straightforward fit if your Montreal address qualifies and you apply before starting.
What you can combine it with
May combine with provincial/federal programs for the same project — we'll check what stacks.
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 2, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.