SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2

Who is eligible?

• Individual Quebec-based businesses in the arts and crafts sector
• Legally constituted Quebec businesses in the arts and crafts sector, such as corporations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and partnerships
• Businesses specializing in the commercialization of Quebec arts and crafts products

Who is not eligible

• Companies involved in complete factory-based production.
• Businesses producing sets of machined parts ready for assembly.
• Enterprises creating products from molds not designed by artisans.
• Producers of ephemeral products such as soaps, candles, and cosmetics.
• Projects targeting markets outside of Quebec for promotion and commercialization.

Eligible expenses

• Purchase and modernization of equipment, including delivery and installation costs.
• Integration of technologies in the design and manufacturing process.
• Installation of health and safety equipment (e.g., ventilation systems, dust collectors).
• Purchase of raw materials.
• Labor and subcontracting costs related to production stages (limited to 25% of the project's budget).
• Design and fabrication of exhibition booths and displays.
• Fees and development costs for physical and digital promotional tools (e.g., photos, videos, websites, and e-commerce platforms).
• Fees and costs related to traditional and digital advertising.
• Expenses related to product discoverability (e.g., web page indexing optimization, metadata structuring, and SEO).

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec, Canada

• 70% of the financial assistance is disbursed upon signing the financial aid agreement.
• The remaining 30% is released once the project activities are completed, pending submission and approval of a final report.
• All disbursements are contingent upon the availability of funds and sufficient credit approvals from the National Assembly.
• The SODEC reserves the right to modify payment terms.
• Evaluations are conducted by SODEC professionals and may include external opinions if necessary.
• The grant application is reviewed based on the overall quality, alignment with program objectives, justification and relevance to business development, cost realism, financial capacity, and clarity of the request.