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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1
Supports Quebec companies in the arts and crafts sector to improve production and marketing.
Last Update: March 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 21, 2026
- Closing date : October 22, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The SODEC grant — Assistance for companies in the arts and crafts sector — Component 1 financially supports Quebec companies to improve their production and marketing of handcrafted cultural products. The assistance can reach up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $35,000, for projects aimed at increasing digital discoverability and the competitiveness of the arts and crafts sector.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 21, 2026
- Closing date : October 22, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improvement of production facilities and processes.
- Consolidation of production methods for art and craft enterprises.
- Commercialization of Quebec art and craft products within the province.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec-based individual businesses or legally constituted companies, including corporations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and partnerships, operating in the arts and crafts sector.
- Companies specializing in the commercialization of Quebec's arts and crafts products.
Who is not eligible
- Projects involving full-scale factory production.
- Production of prefabricated assembly kits.
- Production using molds not designed by artisans.
- Production of ephemeral products such as soap, candles, and cosmetics.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and modernization of equipment, including delivery and installation costs.
- Integration of technologies in the design and production of artworks.
- Occupational health and safety installations, such as ventilation systems and dust extractors.
- Raw materials.
- Labor and subcontracting related to production stages, limited to 25% of the project budget.
- Design and fabrication of exhibition stands and displays.
- Fees and expenses for developing physical and digital promotional tools, such as photos, videos, and websites.
- Advertising fees and expenses for traditional and digital media.
- Expenses related to product discoverability, such as web page indexing optimization, metadata structuring, and SEO.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Financial aid is paid in two stages: a first payment of 70% upon the signing of an aid agreement and a second payment of 30% at the end of the activities.
- The submission of a final report is necessary to receive the final payment of the aid.
- Projects cannot include expenses incurred before the application submission deadline.
- GST and QST taxes are not eligible and must be excluded from the submitted budget.
- Granted subsidies cannot be retroactive and will not cover projects that have already been completed.
- Grants are limited to a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses not exceeding $35,000 per project.
- SODEC's decisions are subject to the availability of funds and budgetary provisions approved by the National Assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1. 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 SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1?
The SODEC grant — Assistance for companies in the arts and crafts sector — Component 1 financially supports Quebec companies to improve their production and marketing of handcrafted cultural products. The assistance can reach up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $35,000, for projects aimed at increasing digital discoverability and the competitiveness of the arts and crafts sector.
How much funding can be received?
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on September 21, 2026.
Who is eligible for the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 program, you must:
The company must be a legally constituted Quebec enterprise, such as a sole proprietorship, corporation, non-profit organization, cooperative, or partnership, operating in the arts and crafts sector.
The company's head office and principal establishment must be located in Quebec, fully controlled by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with their tax residence in Quebec.
The business must have been operating for at least three years or demonstrate relevant professional experience of the principal executive.
What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1?
Improvement of production facilities and processes.
Consolidation of production methods for art and craft enterprises.
Commercialization of Quebec art and craft products within the province.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).
Where is the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 available?
The SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 program is available the province of Quebec.