
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
grant_single|update April 1, 2025
QC, Canada
Financial support for young Quebec artisan businesses for their development
grant_single_labels|summary
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate March 17, 2025
- grant_single|closingDate April 17, 2025
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
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grant_card_status|open
grant_card_status|closingSoon
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The SODEC grant — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Component 2 finances up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a cap of $10,000, for startup companies to develop their production and improve their marketing in the Quebec market. It supports the purchase of equipment, the integration of technologies, as well as the creation of stands and promotional tools.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Financial assistance is provided in the form of a grant, covering up to 50% of eligible project expenses, with a maximum grant limit of $10,000.
- Eligible expenses are those incurred after the specified application deadline.
- 70% of the grant is disbursed upon the signing of the financial aid agreement.
- The remaining 30% of the grant is disbursed upon the completion of the project activities, contingent on the submission and acceptance of a final report.
- Disbursements are subject to the availability of funds and approval by the National Assembly.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Development of production means for Quebec arts and crafts products.
- Commercialization of Quebec arts and crafts products within the Quebec market.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a Quebec-based business, either an individual or a legally constituted entity (corporation, non-profit, cooperative, partnership) within the arts and crafts sector.
- The applicant's headquarters and main establishment must be located in Quebec, with control fully held by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with tax residency in Quebec.
- The applicant must be a start-up company operational for at least one year but less than three years, with generated revenue and expenses related to business activities.
- The applicant must commit to investing an amount equal to the assistance received.
- The applicant must not be eligible for Stream 1 of the program.
- The applicant must only submit one application per 12-month period.
- The project must focus on developing production methods and/or commercializing Quebec arts and crafts products, explaining the company's vision and needs for achieving business development objectives within the coming year.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- 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
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- 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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|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).
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Quebec, Canada
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Quality of overall creation and product.
- Conformity with the program's objectives.
- Justification and relevance of the project for the business development.
- Realism of the costs and financial capacity.
- Clarity, conformity, and precision of the application.
grant_single_labels|apply
1
Eligibility Check
Make sure your business meets all general and specific eligibility requirements.
2
Preparation of documents
- Write a project detailing your company's development vision and the needs to achieve your business goals.
- Include a precise budget with a minimum of $5,000 in eligible expenses.
- Prepare the proof of Quebec control and tax residency.
3
Project Submission
- Submit the project during the designated submission windows: from March 17 to April 17 or from September 22 to October 23 for the current year.
- Use the transmission method prescribed by SODEC for sending the application (check their website for details).
4
Waiting and Follow-up
- Wait for the receipt of an acknowledgment confirming the submission of your file.
- If necessary, be prepared to provide additional information or to clarify certain elements of your project.
5
Reception of the decision
Receive a notification from SODEC regarding the granting or refusal of the subsidy.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- 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.
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