How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3?

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3 is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

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

Q: What are SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3's eligibility criterias?

The company must be a legally constituted Quebec business, including sole proprietorships, corporations, non-profits, cooperatives, or partnerships. The company must have its head office and principal place of business in Quebec, with 100% control of the company held by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with fiscal residency in Quebec.

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Funding for Quebec arts and crafts product retailers and promoters

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Arts, entertainment and recreation

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Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

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The SODEC – Assistance for Businesses in the Arts and Crafts Sector — Stream 3 provides grants of up to $10,000 to support Quebec-based retailers, galleries, and promoters specializing in Quebec arts and crafts products. Funding covers up to 50% of eligible expenses for projects focused on showcasing, marketing, and increasing the visibility of Quebec crafts, such as creating displays, promotional tools, and improving shop layouts.

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The financial assistance is provided as a grant.
Funding can cover up to 50% of eligible project expenses.
The maximum grant amount is $10,000.
The funding does not cover projects already completed; only expenses incurred after the application deadline are considered eligible.
Eligible activities include the development and fabrication of displays, lighting, and arrangements dedicated to showcasing Quebec crafts products, and promotional activities in both physical and digital forms.
Taxes (GST and QST) are not included in eligible costs and must be removed from the detailed budget submitted with the application.
70% of the grant is disbursed upon the signing of a financial assistance agreement.
The remaining 30% is disbursed after project completion, contingent upon submission and approval of a final report.
The SODEC reserves the right to modify disbursement conditions.
All payments depend on the availability of funds and the appropriate budget approvals by the National Assembly.

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Enhancing the sales of Quebec crafts products.
Developing new clientele by adapting to evolving consumer practices.
Improving the physical layout of shops and galleries to better showcase Quebec crafts products.
Value enhancement and/or commercialization of Quebec crafts products.

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The applicant must be a Quebec-based business, either an individual enterprise or a legally constituted company (corporation, non-profit organization, cooperative, partnership) working in the arts and crafts sector or specializing in the commercialization of Quebec arts and crafts products.
The business must operate from its headquarters and main establishment in Quebec, with 100% ownership and control by Canadian citizens or permanent residents whose tax residence is in Quebec.
For arts and crafts enterprises, activities must originate from a craft-based design embodied by a trade related to material transformation, with creation and production stages primarily conducted locally by active artisans to ensure quality control.
The enterprise must hold intellectual property rights for the designed products and maintain an arts and crafts workshop in Quebec (except for specialized dissemination enterprises).
The primary mission of the business must be the development and maintenance of craft expertise.
For dissemination enterprises, the applicant must be a retailer, gallery owner, or promoter with specialization and tangible experience in the commercialization of Quebec arts and crafts products.
The applicant must commit to investing an amount equal to the financial aid received in the project.
Only one application per 12-month period is permitted by the applicant.
The project must focus on enhancing and/or commercializing Quebec arts and crafts products, targeting the Quebec market exclusively.

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Quebec-based individual enterprises or legally constituted companies (corporation, non-profit organization, cooperative, partnership) operating in the field of arts and crafts.
Companies specialized in the commercialization of Quebec artisan products.
Enterprises with physical or online sales venues such as shopkeepers, gallery owners, and promoters focused on Quebec arts and crafts products.

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Conception and fabrication of displays, lighting, and arrangements dedicated to showcasing and highlighting Quebec arts and crafts products.
Fees and expenses for developing physical and digital promotional tools (e.g., photos, videos, websites, and e-commerce platforms).
Fees and expenses for advertising (traditional and digital).
Expenses related to the discoverability of products (e.g., web page indexing optimization, metadata structuring, and referencing).

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Quebec

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Number and quality of Quebecois arts and crafts businesses represented.
Expected outcomes and impacts of the project.
Alignment with the program's objectives.
Realism of costs and financial capacity of the applicant company.
Clarity, conformity, and precision of the application.

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Preparation of the submission

Identify the grant program component you are applying for, here Component 3 – Assistance for specialized art craft broadcasting companies.
Ensure that the company is eligible according to the specific criteria.
Design a project that enhances and/or markets Quebec artisan products.
Prepare a budget including a minimum of $5,000 in eligible expenses, excluding GST and QST.

Writing of the request

Write a detailed project proposal with a description of the company's vision.
Include the financial needs and development objectives for the coming year.

Submission of the request

Check the allowed submission periods: from March 17 to April 17, 2025, for the first submission, and from September 22 to October 23, 2025, for the second submission.
Send your application and any relevant supporting documents to the address or via the platform specified by SODEC before the deadline.

Confirmation of the submission

Wait for a confirmation of receipt of your request from SODEC.
Keep all confirmation emails in case future references are needed.

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The SODEC reserves the right to alter the payment terms as they see fit.
Funding disbursements are dependent on the availability of funds and appropriate approvals by the National Assembly.
Evaluations may seek external advice in addition to internal professional reviews.
Taxes (GST and QST) are not considered eligible costs and must be excluded from the detailed budget submitted with the application.