How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 ?

Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

What are Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 's eligibility criterias?

The company must be incorporated at the time of application. The business must have a minimum gross revenue of $50,000 (including grants and tax credits) related to cultural activities.

Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3

Last Update: June 12, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial support for Quebec's music and variety industries

Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : April 30, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

Status

Closed

Overview of the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 program

The Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) offers a grant program aimed at consolidating Quebec's music and variety industry enterprises with significant potential, supporting artist career development, and encouraging the production and distribution of diverse works. Eligible activities include musical show production and promotion, with the program considering the entirety of cultural activity-related revenues, including a minimum gross turnover requirement of $50,000.

Financing terms and conditions

The first payment consists of 80% of the approved financial aid, disbursed upon project approval.
The remaining balance is released upon validation of the usage report.
If an applicant received more than $30,000 in grants from this program the previous year, financial statements with a compilation review are required.

Eligible projects & activities

Development and promotion of music and variety content through established companies in the industry.
Support for the management activities of companies representing multiple artists, groups, or ensembles.
Implementation and promotion of emerging artists, groups, or ensembles in Quebec's music and variety sector.
Production and distribution of diverse musical or variety works, including leveraging new media platforms.
Facilitation of live performance tours and circulation of musical or variety shows within Quebec.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 45,000

Organizing a musical tour to promote a recent album with five paid performances and digital marketing.

$ 50,000

Setting up a management plan for two new artists to enhance their visibility on digital platforms and in festivals.

$ 25,000

Producing and distributing an EP of specialized music with four tracks, including creating promotional content for social media.

Eligibility criteria of the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 program

The company must be incorporated at the time of application. If transitioning from a sole proprietorship with at least two years' activity, the new incorporated entity is eligible if the individual business is closed for continuity.
The applicant must be legally constituted with a business number.
The company must demonstrate a minimum annual gross revenue of $50,000, including subsidies and tax credits, from cultural activities.
Applicants cannot submit projects simultaneously to both Component 2 and Component 3; they must select the most suitable component for their situation.
The project must involve eligible music or variety-related activities, excluding soundtracks or projects where the recording is not the principal work.

Who is eligible?

Music production companies
Variety show production companies
Established artist management companies
Para-industrial sector music companies
Artist-entrepreneurs with incorporated businesses

Who is not eligible

Companies that are not incorporated at the time of application (unless the business can demonstrate continuity from an individual enterprise that operated for at least two years and has since been dissolved).
Artist-entrepreneurs seeking support for management activities (Component 2), as self-management is not recognized and artist-shareholders cannot count as managed artists.
Projects for soundtracks of films, television shows, dance performances, or theatre productions, or projects where the soundtrack is only an accompaniment and not the main work.
Applicants attempting to submit more than one application per SODEC fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).
Artist-entrepreneurs seeking support for productions where another company is the producer holding the exploitation rights and financial responsibility for the project.

Eligible expenses

Production costs associated with music or variety content.
Promotion and marketing expenses for music or variety projects, including the production of digital promotional tools such as music videos (videoclips).
Expenses related to the commercialization and market launch of music or variety works.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 program

Projects are analyzed on a comparative basis, taking into account the specific realities of each musical niche.
Assessment by an external committee composed of members from diverse backgrounds within the music industry, based on the program’s specified criteria.
Consideration of commercial distribution as well as niche market strategies demonstrating adequate dissemination and marketing approaches.

How to apply to the Assistance to music and variety companies — Components 2 and 3 program

Preparation of required documents

Fill out the main program form in the SOD@ccès application.
Prepare the Applicant Company's Declaration using the specified template.
Complete the Budget Summary of activities using the provided template.
Fill out the Sales Report of productions related to the company's artists.
Document the Activities completed over the last 12 months.
Prepare the Consolidated Budget of management activities including new media if applicable.
Prepare the details of the activity plan by artist, group, or ensemble.
Create a Presentation File for each artist.
Assemble a Press Review for each artist.
Attach all Mandatory Contracts with the relevant artists.
Provide Information regarding the company's business ties with the relevant partners.
Draft the Description of the company's activities and achievements.
Gather the Summary and the requested Financial Statements.
Complete the Information on shareholding and directors using the template.
Verify and update the company's Master File with the necessary incorporation documents.

Uploading documents

Upload all the prepared documents in the download tasks of the SOD@ccès application.
Ensure that each document is correctly named according to the instructions and that all mandatory documents are included.

Final submission of the application

Perform a final check of all submitted information.
Submit the application via the SOD@ccès application before the deadline indicated on the SODEC website.

Closing of the request

Check that the application status indicates "Authorized – Open for submission of closing documents".
Prepare and submit the final usage report.
Provide any other information or documents required by SODEC for the processing and monitoring of files.

Additional information

Only one application may be submitted per SODEC fiscal year (April 1 to March 31), regardless of acceptance or refusal.
If a grant of more than $30,000 was received in the previous year, applicants must submit reviewed financial statements prepared by a CPA.
The evaluation process for applications takes an average of 90 days, with an initial financial aid payment of 80% upon approval and the balance after validation of the usage report.
Funded projects must be completed within 12 months of approval; extensions may be granted if agreed upon with SODEC, but late usage reports risk loss of eligibility for future submissions.