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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1
Support for Quebec craft businesses
Funding available
$ 35,000
Deadline
Opening Soon
Opened August 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Quebec sole proprietorships and legally incorporated Quebec businesses, including corporations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and partnerships, working in the craft sector or specializing in the marketing of Quebec craft products.
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Overview
Le programme SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 soutient financièrement les entreprises québécoises du secteur des métiers d’art. Il vise la production, la diffusion et la découvrabilité numérique, avec des projets liés à l’amélioration des moyens de production et à la commercialisation au Québec.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
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
- Improving or consolidating production capacity
- Commercializing Quebec craft products
- For sales-promotion activities, projects must be intended for the Quebec market
- Product discoverability activities, including web page indexing optimization, metadata structuring, and referencing
Documents Needed
- Formulaire SOD@ccès
- Déclaration de l’entreprise requérante
- Budget détaillé du projet
- Devis des fournisseurs
- Échéancier de réalisation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec sole proprietorships and legally incorporated Quebec businesses, including corporations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and partnerships, working in the craft sector or specializing in the marketing of Quebec craft products.
- For Stream 3, only store owners, gallery operators, and promoters of Quebec craft products are eligible.
Who is not eligible
- For Stream 3, applicants that are not boutique owners, gallery operators, or promoters of Quebec craft products are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and modernization of equipment, including delivery and installation costs
- Integration of technologies in the design and manufacturing of works
- Occupational health and safety installations
- Raw materials
- Labour and subcontracting linked to production stages, limited to 25% of the project budget
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Customs clearance fees
- Operating costs such as rent, telephones, computers, software, website hosting, heating, and electricity
- Administrative costs
- Event-related initiatives such as launches and vernissages
- Printing costs for promotional material
Selection criteria
- Quality of the creation and the product
- Consistency with the program objectives
- Justification and relevance of the project for business development
- Cost realism and financial capacity
- Clarity, compliance, and accuracy of the application
How to apply
- Submit the application through the secure SOD@ccès electronic portal.
- Choose the corresponding program number in SOD@ccès: 30-21-01, 30-21-02, 30-21-03, or 30-21-04.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload all required documents.
Processing and Agreement
- All financial assistance is conditional on the signature of a financial assistance agreement.
- For Stream 4, the agreement takes the form of a letter of announcement-contract.
- Payments are conditional on available funds and on the appropriate and sufficient appropriation approvals by the National Assembly.
- Recipients must provide any information or document deemed necessary for processing and follow-up, including supporting documents related to declared revenue and expenses.
- Recipients must submit final project materials through SOD@ccès to receive the second tranche where applicable.
Additional information
- The program aims to develop the Quebec crafts industry by supporting production, dissemination, and digital discoverability of Quebec crafts.
- Applications are submitted through the secure SOD@ccès portal.
- For this program, the SODEC may request any information or documents deemed nec
- Applications are accepted from September 21 to October 22, 2026.essary to process and follow up on files, as well as supporting evidence related to declared revenue and expenses.
- Recipients must keep all records, documents, or other information needed for SODEC program evaluations and studies for five years after the financial assistance is granted.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2Funding for Quebec arts and crafts business development
- SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3Funding for Quebec craft product promotion
- SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4Supports Quebec crafts businesses and their market presence
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 Program
What is the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1?
Le programme SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 soutient financièrement les entreprises québécoises du secteur des métiers d’art. Il vise la production, la diffusion et la découvrabilité numérique, avec des projets liés à l’amélioration des moyens de production et à la commercialisation au Québec.
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.
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 applicant must have its head office and principal place of business in Quebec with 100% Canadian or permanent-resident control and Quebec fiscal residency.
The applicant must be active for at least three years, or the manager must have relevant professional experience.
The project must include at least $5,000 in eligible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1?
Improving or consolidating production capacity
Commercializing Quebec craft products
For sales-promotion activities, projects must be intended for the Quebec market
Product discoverability activities, including web page indexing optimization, metadata structuring, and referencing
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.
Is the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1 is a Grant and Funding