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SODEXPORT — Music and Shows
QC, Canada
Enhances Quebec's cultural export and visibility internationally
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|closingDateMay 31, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Gouvernement du Québec
- Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
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grant_card_status|open
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The Export and Cultural Visibility Support Program – Music and Shows provides grants up to $160,000 to enhance the international presence and revenue of Quebec's cultural enterprises, including strategic commercial development and international tours. Eligible activities encompass promotional campaigns, music shows, and cooperation projects aimed at penetrating and expanding into markets outside Quebec.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Subsidies can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, with specific funding caps applied depending on the project component.
- The maximum total funding for certain project elements cannot exceed set limits, such as $160,000 for strategic business development abroad, and $25,000 per tour, dependent on specific criteria.
- The maximum cumulative government assistance for projects cannot exceed 70% of the total project budget, with the applicant responsible for a minimum of 30% of the costs.
- Funding is typically disbursed in two installments: 70% upon signing a financial assistance agreement and 30% upon completion and acceptance of a final report.
- Financial aid takes into account other public or private contributions and ensures the cumulative aid adheres to specified limits.
- Costs covered may include transportation, accommodation, promotional activities, and expertise fees, among others, but they generally must be incurred after submission of the application.
- Detailed reporting and justification of expenses are required to receive the final installment of funding, subject to evaluation and approval.
- SODEC retains the right to modify disbursement conditions based on available funds and governmental approvals.
- Specific financial aids are also structured around goals such as enhancing international presence, promoting cultural export, and fostering business development abroad.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Strategic development of companies abroad, including marketing and promotion activities for multiple Quebec artists and productions.
- Business opportunity support and promotion outside Quebec for specific export projects with commercial potential.
- Financial support for music and variety show tours outside Quebec, covering travel, accommodation, and equipment rental costs.
- Collective presence in international markets and fairs to enhance the visibility of Quebec's cultural production.
- International relations projects that promote cultural exchange and enhance the global recognition of Quebec's cultural industries.
- Strategic initiatives that present significant international development potential for the company or industry.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a cultural business operating in the fields of audiovisual, music and variety shows, books and publishing, art and crafts markets, and interactive works.
- The business must fulfill the Quebec ownership requirements as stipulated by the SODEC support program.
- The business's headquarters must be located in Quebec, defined as the place of genuine management and decision-making.
- Eligible entities include for-profit companies (including sole proprietorships), non-profit organizations, cooperatives, consortia formed by Quebec businesses, and sectoral associations of cultural enterprises.
- Products offered in the targeted markets must predominantly contain Quebec cultural content.
- The applicant must have adhered to previous obligations in past participation with the SODEC or other SODEC-led programs.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Cultural enterprises in Quebec in the fields of audiovisual, music and variety shows.
- Companies involved in the book and publishing industries.
- Businesses in the craft and art market sectors.
- Organizations working with interactive works in these domains.
- For the audiovisual sector, individual practitioners are also eligible.
- Quebec-based companies with their headquarters located in the province.
- For-profit enterprises, including individual businesses and cooperatives.
- Non-profit organizations and associations of cultural enterprises.
- Consortiums formed by Quebec companies.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- International and local transportation costs in economy class.
- Accommodation expenses in targeted regions.
- Costs related to promotional activities, press, and advertising (traditional and digital).
- Costs for the production of promotional material designed for export activities in the targeted markets.
- Radio tracking costs.
- Accreditation and space rental fees when there is no collective presence supported by SODEC in the market accommodating the applicant.
- Salaries for human resources involved in implementing the commercial strategy and fees for independent expert advisors for work completed outside Quebec and for negotiating agreements (up to 20% of the aid granted).
- Legal fees related to commercial agreements outside Quebec.
- Interpreter costs.
- All other expenses relevant and necessary for the execution of the proposed commercial strategy or international development.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Quebec
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Clarity and relevance of the commercial strategy for the development of the company and involved artists.
- The company's capacity to execute the project, including their experience in export activities.
- The expected outcomes of the proposed activities.
- The quality of selected service providers.
- The realism of the presented budget and costs.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Registration on Portal
- Create an account or log in to SOD@ccès, the electronic submission portal provided by SODEC.
- Step 2: Complete Application Form
- Access the specific program, "Volet 1 | Développement stratégique des entreprises à l’étranger" using the program number 40-53-01, or other relevant volet numbers.
- Fill in the necessary fields in the online application form.
- Step 3: Prepare Supporting Documents
- Compile a justificatory text detailing the history of the artist's presence in targeted territories, market evolution statistics, and a comprehensive promotion plan.
- Include contractual agreements with the artists involved.
- Step 4: Upload Documents
- Upload the justificatory text, promotion plan, and contract agreements to the SOD@ccès portal.
- Ensure all documents are complete and formatted correctly.
- Step 5: Submission of Application
- Review the application to confirm all information is correct and complete.
- Submit the complete application through the SOD@ccès portal before specified deadlines.
- Step 6: Confirmation
- Receive confirmation of submission from SODEC once the application is submitted.
- Keep the confirmation for your records.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- Grant disbursement is divided into two parts: 70% upon signing a financial assistance agreement, and the remaining 30% after project activities are completed and a final report is accepted.
- The SODEC reserves the right to adjust the payment terms and the payment is subject to fund availability and approval by the National Assembly.
- The programme considers the financial viability of the SODEC when evaluating requests.
- All financial aid provided is cumulative with other public or private funding, which is capped at 70% of the project's total budget.
- Requests are to be submitted electronically via the SOD@ccès secure portal.
- A final report is mandatory and should be submitted within three months after project completion, otherwise full financial support terms will not be met.
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