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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
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
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 continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible 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
  • 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.

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.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies with their headquarters and main establishment in Quebec, Canada.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4. 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 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.

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.

Is the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4 is a Grant and Funding

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