SODEC — Support for strategic projects QC Canada

SODEC — Support for strategic projects

QC, Canada
The "Strategic Project Assistance Program" supports Quebec's cultural enterprises by funding exceptional, structuring projects to enhance competitiveness, discoverability, and collaborative strategies.

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Grant and Funding
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  • Information and cultural industries
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  • Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
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The Programme d'Aide aux Projets Stratégiques supports strategic and exceptional projects that enhance the competitiveness and profitability of Quebec's cultural enterprises. It focuses on initiatives that ensure the discoverability and promotion of Quebec cultural products, both nationally and on digital platforms. Eligible activities include project labor costs, production and implementation expenses, promotional efforts, material and equipment costs, and more, with the possibility of receiving up to 75% of allowable project costs, capped at $750,000.

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The grant supports short-term, strategic projects that enhance the competitiveness of Quebec cultural enterprises and generate significant industry impact. Eligible projects must demonstrate self-sustainability without future SODEC aid.
  • Direct workforce costs
  • Project-related professional fees
  • Production and implementation costs, including prototype design and testing
  • Project-specific material and equipment costs (maximum 50% of the aid)
  • Project promotion expenses
  • Purchase of specialized information relevant to the project
  • Equipment and material transportation costs
  • Technological adaptation fees
  • Administrative expenses (maximum 10% of the aid)
  • All other necessary project-related expenses
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$375,000

Montreal
Development of a digital platform to promote independent Quebec music in Montreal

$262,500

Quebec City
Creation of a mobile app for the promotion of Quebec literature in Quebec City

$450,000

Ottawa
Launching a film festival showcasing Quebecois cinema in Ottawa

$525,000

Toronto
Development of an interactive exhibit on Quebec heritage in Toronto

$337,500

Vancouver
Creation of a bilingual e-commerce website for Quebec artisans in Vancouver

$600,000

Halifax
Opening of a cultural center for Quebec visual artists in Halifax

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Eligible applicants for this grant must be cultural enterprises based in Quebec with the main establishment and decision-making center located in Quebec. These enterprises must also demonstrate majority control by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with Quebec tax residency and at least two years of operational experience or appropriate professional experience.
  • Be a cultural enterprise based in Quebec.
  • Main establishment and decision-making center must be in Quebec.
  • Majority control by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with Quebec tax residency.
  • In operation for at least two years or possess appropriate professional experience.
  • Include for-profit enterprises, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, or consortia formed by Quebec cultural enterprises and sectoral associations of cultural enterprises.

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Yes, the grant is available for eligible types of companies. Eligible companies must be cultural enterprises based in Quebec, dedicated to the activities within the domains of SODEC, and meet specific criteria as outlined below.
  • Be a Quebec-based cultural enterprise.
  • Have its headquarters and main establishment within Quebec.
  • Ensure that the effective control of the company is primarily held by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with tax residency in Quebec.
  • Operational for at least two years or possess appropriate professional experience.
  • Include for-profit enterprises, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, or consortia formed by Quebec-based enterprises and cultural sector associations.

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Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. They include costs directly related to the implementation of the project, such as labor, production expenses, and equipment.
  • Costs direct of the labor assigned to the project
  • Project-related fees
  • Production and implementation expenses, including prototype design and testing
  • Material and equipment expenses specific to the project (limited to 50% of the aid)
  • Project promotion expenses
  • Costs related to the acquisition of specialized information necessary for the project
  • Transport of equipment and material expenses
  • Technological adaptation expenses
  • Administration expenses (limited to 10% of the aid)
  • All other relevant and necessary expenses for project execution

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Eligible geographic zones for this grant are solely within the province of Quebec, Canada. Companies must have their headquarters and primary establishment located in Quebec to qualify.
  • Headquarters in Quebec
  • Primary establishment in Quebec

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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The applications are assessed by SODEC professionals and potentially external advisors, focusing on the project's pertinence, feasibility, and potential impact.
  • The pertinence of the project in relation to the business model of the company
  • The major impacts on Quebec’s cultural industries
  • The quality and realism of the project's implementation plan
  • The budget realism, financing structure, and support from partners
  • The company's capability to successfully complete the project
  • The financial health of the company
  • The experience of the company and the competence of the engaged partners
  • The quality of the application presentation

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  • Step 1: Read the program and the application guide carefully to ensure eligibility and understand the requirements.
  • Step 2: Prepare necessary documentation, including business model relevance, project significance, and budget structure.
  • Step 3: Log in to the secure electronic submission portal SOD@ccès.
  • Step 4: Select the program number 30-56-00 for the strategic projects assistance program.
  • Step 5: Complete the application form with detailed information about the project, including financial structure and expected partners' support.
  • Step 6: Submit the application through SOD@ccès at any time, as applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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This grant supports strategic projects to enhance the competitiveness of Quebec cultural industries, with a focus on exceptional and structuring initiatives.
  • Applicants must be Quebec-based cultural enterprises with a majority Canadian ownership.
  • Projects must not have received funding from other SODEC financial aid programs.
  • The grant covers up to 75% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $750,000.
  • Applicants must assume at least 25% of the project budget, including a minimum of 10% as a financial investment.
  • Eligible expenses include labor costs, professional fees, production and promotion costs, and technological adaptation costs.
  • Evaluations are based on project relevance, potential major impacts, implementation quality, budget realism, and financial health of the enterprise.
  • Applications can be submitted anytime via the SOD@ccès secure portal, under the program number 30-56-00.
  • Payments are subject to fund availability and approval by the National Assembly.

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SODEC — Support for strategic projects

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