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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
Funding for Quebec arts and crafts business development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 22, 2025
- Closing date : October 23, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The SODEC support program for arts and crafts businesses provides funding of up to $10,000, covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. It supports startup businesses working on production development and commercialization in the Quebec market.
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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
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 22, 2025
- Closing date : October 23, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Startups
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
- Development of production means for Quebec arts and crafts products.
- Commercialization of Quebec arts and crafts products within the Quebec market.
Documents Needed
- SOD@ccès application form
- Applicant declaration
- Recent portfolio of completed works
- Project budget
- Supporting financial statements and forecasts
Eligibility
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).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Complete factory-based production
- Pre-assembled machined parts sets
- Products made from molds not designed by artisans
- Ephemeral products such as soaps, candles, and cosmetics
- Promotion and commercialization projects aimed at markets outside Quebec
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec, Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by SODEC professionals and may also be reviewed with external advice if needed.
- Funding decisions are based on the program's evaluation criteria.
- Approved applicants must sign a financial aid agreement before funding is paid.
- The final payment is released only after the project ends and the final report is submitted and accepted.
Additional information
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2. 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 2?
The SODEC support program for arts and crafts businesses provides funding of up to $10,000, covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. It supports startup businesses working on production development and commercialization in the Quebec market.
How much funding can be received?
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 23, 2025.
Who is eligible for the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2 program, you must:
The company must have its headquarters and principal establishment in Quebec, with control held 100% by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with fiscal residence in Quebec.
The company must be active for at least one year but less than three years, having generated revenues and expenses related to its activities.
The applicant must commit to investing an amount equal to or greater than the financial assistance received.
What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2?
Development of production means for Quebec arts and crafts products.
Commercialization of Quebec arts and crafts products within the Quebec market.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).
Where is the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2 available?
The SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2 program is available the province of Quebec.