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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4
Supports the participation of Quebec businesses in craft trade shows
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 22, 2026
- Closing date : October 22, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The SODEC grant financially supports Quebec artisanal businesses participating in fairs to promote their distinctive cultural creations. It offers assistance of up to $5,000 to cover part of the costs related to attending events dedicated to the crafts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 22, 2026
- Closing date : October 22, 2026
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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in regional and national arts and crafts fairs within Quebec.
Documents Needed
- Application form in SOD@ccès
- Declaration of the applicant company
- Proofs of participation in the fairs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec-based individual enterprises
- Legally constituted Quebec enterprises (joint-stock company, non-profit organization, cooperative, limited partnership)
- Companies operating in the field of arts and crafts
- Companies specializing in the marketing of Quebec arts and crafts products
Eligible expenses
- Rental expenses for exhibition space at regional and national art fairs.
- Travel expenses based on distance to the art fair location, ranging from 500 to 1,000 CAD per event, with a maximum of 5,000 CAD annually depending on the specific distances to the art fairs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fairs already held before the submission deadline
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies with their headquarters and main establishment in Quebec, Canada.
How to apply
- Step 1: Consultation of eligibility criteria
- Check that the company meets all the general and specific eligibility conditions mentioned in the program.
- Step 2: Planning participation in trade shows
- Identify regional and national craft trade shows that the company wishes to participate in.
- Ensure that the trade shows to be considered take place after the application submission deadline.
- Be aware of the distances to determine the applicable amount of aid for each trade show.
- Step 3: Compilation of required documents
- Prepare documents proving the company's commitment to being present at the chosen trade shows (space rental contracts, registrations, etc.).
- Step 4: Submission of the application
- Fill out the application form provided by SODEC, including all required information on the trade shows and participation forecasts.
- Submit the application before the specified deadlines: from March 17 to April 17, 2025, or from September 22 to October 23, 2025, depending on the period of your submission.
- Step 5: Waiting and receiving the response
- Wait for a response from SODEC regarding the acceptance of the application and the amount of aid.
- Step 6: Proof of participation and receipt of aid
- After the trade shows, submit proof of participation for the grant payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SODEC after submission.
- The aid is paid in one installment after the last event.
- Proof of participation must be provided before payment.
Additional information
- The financial assistance is provided in a single payment after the last event, upon submission of participation proofs to SODEC.
- SODEC's financial aid is not available for events already held; only future events are eligible.
- The maximum annual aid granted to a single enterprise is capped at $5,000.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1Supports Quebec companies in the arts and crafts sector to improve production and marketing.
- SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2Funding for Quebec arts and crafts business development
- SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3Funding for Quebec craft product promotion
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4 Program
What is the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4?
The SODEC grant financially supports Quebec artisanal businesses participating in fairs to promote their distinctive cultural creations. It offers assistance of up to $5,000 to cover part of the costs related to attending events dedicated to the crafts.
How much funding can be received?
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4 Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on September 22, 2026.
Who is eligible for the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4 program?
To be eligible for the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4 program, you must:
Must be a Quebec-based company that is either an individual enterprise or legally constituted under Quebec laws (corporation, non-profit organization, cooperative, general partnership) in the arts and crafts sector or specializing in the marketing of Quebec's arts and crafts products.
Must have its head office and main establishment in Quebec with 100% ownership and control by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with tax residency in Quebec.
For arts and crafts enterprises, activities should include artisanal creation and production, primarily conducted locally with the intellectual property rights owned by the company, and must possess a workshop in Quebec unless exempted.
What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4?
Participation in regional and national arts and crafts fairs within Quebec.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).
Where is the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4 available?
The SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4 program is available the province of Quebec.