The business event must take place between January 1 and December 31, 2024.

Eligible organizations 

• Work in audiovisual production, publishing, video games, digital creativity, performing arts, music, visual arts and crafts or digital arts 
• Be a non-profit organization that has been legally incorporated for at least two years before the date the application is filed 
• Be headquartered in Montréal 
• Produce a national or international business event in Montréal.  
• Have the official support of the targeted professional sector or representative associations 
• Report any partnerships and financial support agreements with the city and with the provincial and federal governments 
• Have met its commitments related to previously allocated financial support and be in good standing with the various city services and the tax authorities

Ineligible organizations  

• Organizations (including all their entities) that receive annual grants of more than $250,000 from the city  
• Educational and vocational training institutions 
• Sociocultural or leisure organizations 
• Non-profit organizations applying for contributions for: 
  • Their operating budget 
  • Markets and showcases included in the programming of a festival, gala, competition, conference or convention, recognition evenings or award ceremonies 
  • Events that are primarily religious or political  
  • Fundraising activities

Eligible expenses 

The maximum financial contribution is $45,000 and cannot exceed 20 per cent of eligible expenses. These expenses must be related to production, promotion and administration of the event.

Ineligible expenses 

• Costs of stays outside Montréal 
• Expenses linked to a portion of an event that is held outside Montréal 
• Costs incurred after December 31, 2024 
• Operating expenses, legal expenses or expenses linked to a past or anticipated deficit

Documents to provide 

• Detailed presentation of the project (including the organization’s history and mission) and its budget 
• Copy of the letters patent of the organization 
• List of members of your board of directors, along with their role and duration of their term  
• Resolution of your board of directors dated in 2023 designating the person authorized to sign any commitment related to this application

Evaluation criteria 

Projects are evaluated by a committee made up of representatives from the city, and the cultural and business communities.  

If several organizations propose a similar event, the city reserves the right to choose from among the projects submitted.

You have until 11:59 p.m. on February 2, 2024, to submit a project.

A virtual information session is scheduled for December 14 at 2 p.m.