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SODEXPORT — Component 2.2
Financial support for Quebec music and variety show tours abroad
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Export and Cultural Visibility Support Program – Music and Shows offers up to $25,000 per tour to help Quebec music and variety show companies finance international touring activities, including travel, accommodation, and equipment rental costs. The program aims to enhance the global presence of Quebec artists by supporting tours featuring at least five performances outside Quebec.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizing and conducting music and variety show tours outside Quebec.
- Participating in recognized music or variety festivals abroad as part of a touring schedule.
- Including showcase performances at international events approved by SODEC within a tour.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec cultural companies in the music and variety show sector
- Quebec audiovisual companies
- Quebec companies in the field of books and publishing
- Quebec companies in the crafts and art market
- Quebec companies involved in interactive works related to these domains
Who is not eligible
- Companies that do not operate in the fields of music and variety show production are not eligible for this specific component.
- Enterprises that have not been legally constituted (ineligible legal status).
- Companies with less than two years of activity in the industry.
- Businesses that have generated less than $50,000 in revenue in their last fiscal year.
- Companies whose principal place of business and center of decision-making is outside Quebec.
Eligible expenses
- Airfare (economy class, round-trip) for eligible tour members, with a maximum contribution per ticket depending on the destination.
- Local transportation costs between the first and last tour dates, including vehicle rental (economy class), up to a maximum contribution per person per tour.
- Costs for transporting or renting equipment on-site, including related insurance and work visa fees, up to a maximum contribution per tour.
- Daily per diem for accommodation and meals for each tour member (amount varies if accommodation is provided), for a maximum of 30 days, including travel and performance days.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies with their head office established in Quebec.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted at any time, but must be filed at least 28 days before the start of the tour.
- The maximum support per tour is $25,000, and a maximum of $50,000 per artist or group per SODEC fiscal year.
- Total cumulative government support for a tour may not exceed 100% of the total tour costs.
- The program number for this component in the SOD@ccès portal is 40-53-02-02.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 2.2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 2.2. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.2?
The Export and Cultural Visibility Support Program – Music and Shows offers up to $25,000 per tour to help Quebec music and variety show companies finance international touring activities, including travel, accommodation, and equipment rental costs. The program aims to enhance the global presence of Quebec artists by supporting tours featuring at least five performances outside Quebec.
How much funding can be received?
SODEXPORT — Component 2.2 Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 2.2 program?
To be eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 2.2 program, you must:
Be a legally constituted Quebec music and variety show company (corporation or cooperative) active for at least two years
Have minimum annual revenues of $50,000 in the last fiscal year
Head office must be located in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under SODEXPORT — Component 2.2?
Organizing and conducting music and variety show tours outside Quebec.
Participating in recognized music or variety festivals abroad as part of a touring schedule.
Including showcase performances at international events approved by SODEC within a tour.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEXPORT — Component 2.2?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).
Where is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.2 available?
The SODEXPORT — Component 2.2 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEXPORT — Component 2.2 is a Grant and Funding