SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: 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).

Q: 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 QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports the participation of Quebec businesses in craft trade shows

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $5,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Closing Soon

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance is provided in the form of a subsidy.
The subsidy is issued in a single disbursement after the final event, upon submission of proof of participation in the fairs specified in the application and approved by SODEC.
Financial aid from SODEC will not be provided for fairs that have already taken place; only those scheduled after the submission deadline will be considered.
For fairs located between 101 km and 250 km from the business location, the subsidy is $500.
For fairs located between 251 km and 400 km from the business location, the subsidy is $600.
For fairs located between 401 km and 550 km from the business location, the subsidy is $800.
For fairs located 551 km and over from the business location, the subsidy is $1,000.
In all cases, the total financial aid provided to a single business cannot exceed $5,000 annually.
Funds will be allocated based on available credits.

Activities funded

Participation in regional and national arts and crafts fairs within Quebec.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a Quebec-based business or legally constituted organization (joint-stock company, non-profit organization, cooperative, general partnership) operating in the field of arts and crafts or specializing in the marketing of Quebec arts and crafts products.
The business must have its headquarters and principal establishment in Quebec, with 100% control of rights and fact held by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with tax residence in Quebec.
The business should have activities of creation and production rooted in artisanal conception associated with the transformation of materials.
The stages of creation and production must be primarily performed locally by active artisans within the company to ensure product quality control.
The business must own the intellectual property rights of the designed products.
The cultural products of the business should be distinguished by their quality, originality, and distinctiveness.
The business must have an atelier in Quebec; however, businesses specializing in the dissemination of arts and crafts are exempted from this requirement.
The primary mission of the business should be the development and maintenance of artisanal know-how.

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.

How to apply

Consultation of eligibility criteria

Check that the company meets all the general and specific eligibility conditions mentioned in the program.

Planning of participation in trade shows

Identify the regional and national craft fairs that the company wishes to participate in.
Ensure that the fairs to be considered take place after the application deadline.
Be aware of the distances to determine the applicable amount of aid for each fair.

Compilation of the required documents

Prepare the documents proving the company's commitment to being present at the chosen trade shows (space rental contracts, registrations, etc.).

Submission of the request

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.

Waiting for and receiving the response

Wait for the response from the SODEC regarding the acceptance of the application and the amount of assistance.

Proof of participation and receipt of aid

After the holding of the fairs, submit the proof of participation for the payment of the grant.

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.

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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?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

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

Who are the financial supporters of the SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4?

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.