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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3 - Quebec - Canada
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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3

Funding for Quebec craft product promotion
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
October 22, 2026
Opened September 21, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Craft product distributors

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Overview

This SODEC program supports Quebec craft businesses with up to $10,000 in funding. It helps specialized distributors improve presentation, sales, and digital discoverability of Quebec craft products.
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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
  • Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost

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

  • Presentation and marketing of Quebec craft products
  • Improvement of store or gallery layout to highlight craft products
  • Sales and audience development for Quebec craft products
  • Digital promotion and online visibility of craft products

Documents Needed

  • SOD@ccès application form
  • Required supporting documents for the application
  • Detailed project budget

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Craft product distributors
  • Specialized boutiques
  • Galleries
  • Promoters of Quebec craft products

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses focused on markets outside Quebec for commercial activities
  • Applicants without proven specialization in Quebec craft product marketing
  • Businesses submitting more than one application within 12 months

Eligible expenses

  • Design and fabrication of display units, lighting, and store or gallery layout for product presentation
  • Development of promotional tools such as photos, videos, websites, and e-commerce tools
  • Advertising costs, including traditional and digital advertising
  • Costs related to digital discoverability, such as SEO, metadata structuring, and indexing

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects already completed before the submission deadline
  • Taxes, including GST and QST
  • Commercial projects aimed at markets outside Quebec

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Number and quality of Quebec craft businesses represented
  • Expected project impact
  • Alignment with program objectives
  • Realism of costs and financial capacity
  • Clarity and accuracy of the application

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the application
    • Complete the SOD@ccès form.
    • Prepare the required supporting documents and detailed budget.
  • Step 2: Submit online
    • Send the application through the SOD@ccès portal before the deadline.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by SODEC professionals and may include external advice if needed
  • Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement before receiving payment
  • The final payment is released only after the project is completed and the final report is accepted

Additional information

  • Applications and supporting materials must be submitted in French.
  • Only one application may be submitted per 12-month period.
  • Applications are submitted through the SOD@ccès portal.

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3 Program

What is the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3?

This SODEC program supports Quebec craft businesses with up to $10,000 in funding. It helps specialized distributors improve presentation, sales, and digital discoverability of Quebec craft products.

How much funding can be received?

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 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 3 program?

To be eligible for the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3 program, you must: Quebec-based distributor Proven craft marketing experience Minimum $5,000 eligible costs

What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3?

Presentation and marketing of Quebec craft products Improvement of store or gallery layout to highlight craft products Sales and audience development for Quebec craft products Digital promotion and online visibility of craft products

Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3?

You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at ma@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.

Where is the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3 available?

The SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3 program is available the province of Quebec.