PR@M-Commerce
Concrete support for business vitality
PR@M – Commerce is a one-of-a-kind development tool designed to help the
business community carry out renovation projects.
Under this program, merchants and business owners are eligible for grants to
modernize their commercial infrastructure with a view to improving
profitability. Their efforts may be aimed at securing customer loyalty,
attracting new customers, renewing their commercial positioning or providing a
cutting-edge sales environment.
By placing emphasis on business architecture and design—both of which are
highly beneficial in terms of boosting customer traffic and sales volume—PR@M –
Commerce seeks to improve the quality of life of various neighbourhoods and to
enhance the appeal of Montreal’s traditional commercial arteries. For companies
seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition and to reinforce their
competitive position, business and design have become inextricably linked.
Financial support is offered to merchants and commercial real estate owners
in two areas:
Design
Financial support of up to $4,000 per renovation project (covering 50% of
design/planning costs)
Renovation
Financial support of up to $33,000 per building (covering 33% of eligible
work costs)
- An enhanced grant of up to $30,000 is available for commercial buildings
with at least four street-level businesses or with a facade measuring at least
30 metres.
- An enhanced grant of up to $20,000 is available for commercial buildings
with two facades overlooking public thoroughfares
PR@M – Commerce: summary
Eligibility
To qualify for this program, applicants must:
- Rent space in or own a commercial building located in a specific sector
- Contact the person in charge at the local municipal authority
- Complete the application form and attach the required documents
- Develop a renovation project in accordance with the sector’s specific
requirements
- Use the services of a professional designer to develop the project
Eligible work
Under this program, eligible work projects include:
- Transformation of facades (doors, windows, display windows, architectural
elements, exterior walls)
- Construction of building access areas or permanent patios
- Installation and modification of signs and awnings
- Exterior lighting
- Interior renovations to businesses
Project completion
Once their project has been approved, applicants are required to:
- Obtain the necessary permits to complete their project
- Complete the project in less than 24 months
Grant payment
Once their project has been completed, applicants are required to:
- Complete the project completion certificate
- Submit invoices, proofs of payment and copies of permits
- Facilitate a program official’s visit to the renovation site
The grant is paid by cheque in one instalment.
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