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SODEC — Support for cultural events
Support for Quebec cultural events
Last Update: April 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 400,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 6, 2026
- Closing date : September 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to CAD 400,000 per year to support the organization and development of cultural events in Quebec. It funds festivals, markets, competitions, industry galas, and professional events.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : July 6, 2026
- Closing date : September 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Cultural festivals presented in professional conditions
- Industry contests and galas
- Markets for the promotion and commercialization of cultural works and products
- Professional events focused on networking and knowledge sharing
Documents Needed
- Completed SOD@ccès application form
- Signed applicant declaration
- Deposit tool
- Programming of the last edition
- Financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted Quebec non-profit organizations
- Organizations with their head office and main establishment in Quebec
- Organizations mainly active in SODEC’s fields of activity
- Organizations presenting cultural events in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose support falls under the Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC)
- Organizations supported by the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
- Organizations whose main mission is not cultural dissemination or commercialization
- Organizations mainly focused on exporting cultural works or products
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and employee benefits
- Professional fees
- Administrative costs such as rent, insurance, permits, accounting, banking, office supplies and telecommunications
- Programming, production, promotion, marketing and communications costs
- Travel, accommodation and artist or performer fees linked to the event
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities already supported under another SODEC program
- Year-round, continuous, seasonal, or unrelated programming
- Capital projects
- Working capital replenishment, debt repayment, operating deficits, capital losses, and capital buybacks
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SODEC professionals, with external advice used when needed.
- Assessment takes into account the applicant’s mission, strategic planning, size, development stage, and event region.
- The SODEC identifies whether the event is major or regional/national for evaluation purposes.
- Applicants may need to identify up to three program objectives that best fit their project.
- If approved, the funding terms are set out in a signed agreement.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through the secure SOD@ccès portal.
- The program number in SOD@ccès is 30-55-00.
- The application must be filed before the event dates, within the relevant filing period.
- The SODEC may refuse incomplete applications.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Support for cultural events Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEC — Support for cultural events. 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 — Support for cultural events?
The program provides up to CAD 400,000 per year to support the organization and development of cultural events in Quebec. It funds festivals, markets, competitions, industry galas, and professional events.
How much funding can be received?
SODEC — Support for cultural events Funds up to $400,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SODEC — Support for cultural events program?
To be eligible for the SODEC — Support for cultural events program, you must:
Quebec non-profit organization
Head office in Quebec
Eligible cultural event type
What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Support for cultural events?
Cultural festivals presented in professional conditions
Industry contests and galas
Markets for the promotion and commercialization of cultural works and products
Professional events focused on networking and knowledge sharing
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Support for cultural events?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).
Where is the SODEC — Support for cultural events available?
The SODEC — Support for cultural events program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SODEC — Support for cultural events a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEC — Support for cultural events is a Grant and Funding