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SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support
Renovation support for commercial cinemas
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Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Operators of one or more commercial cinemas, whether part of a chain or not.
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Overview
SODEC’s Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support offers up to $100,000 and covers up to 25% of eligible costs for commercial cinemas and drive-ins. It funds renovation work on cinema rooms and related project costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renovation of commercial cinema rooms.
Documents Needed
- SOD@ccès application form
- Applicant declaration
- Form, implementation schedule and budget grid
- Plan, estimates and/or quotes; photos of the premises before work
- Financial statements for the last two years
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Operators of one or more commercial cinemas, whether part of a chain or not.
- Operators of drive-in cinemas.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to the renovation of one or more cinema rooms.
- Project-related costs.
How to apply
- Submit the application through the secure electronic portal SOD@ccès.
- Create your user profile if you are a new user, or enter your access codes.
- Select program number 70-25-03-01 for this stream.
- Complete the application form and upload all required documents.
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete and compliant applications are analyzed.
- Incomplete applications received by the deadline are declared inadmissible and must be resubmitted.
- If additional information or an update is requested, the applicant has 5 working days to provide it; incomplete information after that period may lead to refusal.
- If the application is retained, refer to the agreement for the mandatory closing documents; those documents must be filed through SOD@ccès and are required to receive the final tranche of the subsidy.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1A: Annual corporate assistanceAnnual support for Quebec cinema businesses
- SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 2: Support for strategic initiativesStrategic film promotion and distribution support
- SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1bFunding for film promotion and distribution
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support Program
What is the SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support?
SODEC’s Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support offers up to $100,000 and covers up to 25% of eligible costs for commercial cinemas and drive-ins. It funds renovation work on cinema rooms and related project costs.
How much funding can be received?
SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support program?
To be eligible for the SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support program, you must:
The commercial cinemas must be wholly owned by Quebec interests.
The applicant's activities must focus mainly on film exhibition.
The applicant must have been in business for at least two years.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at promotion.diffusion@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 841-2200.
Where is the SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support available?
The SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support program is available across Canada.
Is the SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support?
SODEC — Promotion and distribution – Stream 1C: Commercial cinemas – Renovation support is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)