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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3
Funding for Quebec craft product promotion
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 21, 2026
- Closing date : October 22, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
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
Timeline
- Open Date : September 21, 2026
- Closing date : October 22, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
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
- Applicant declaration
- Detailed project budget
- Financial statements and financial forecasts
- Supporting documents on activities and achievements
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
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SODEC professionals and may include external advice if needed
- Projects are assessed against the program objectives and evaluation criteria
- 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.
- The grant is conditional on signing a funding agreement.
- Applications are submitted through the SOD@ccès portal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3. 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 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 514 841-2200.
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.