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SODEC — Support for strategic projects

Supports strategic cultural projects for Quebec industry's competitiveness
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The SODEC — Support for Strategic Projects program provides financial assistance to one-time, exceptional, and structuring initiatives that enhance the competitiveness of Quebec cultural enterprises, with funding amounts contingent on project needs. Eligible activities include promoting Quebec’s cultural products nationally or digitally, fostering business partnerships, and supporting collaborative strategies to increase industry impact.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
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

  • Implementation of one-time, strategic projects that enhance the competitiveness and profitability of cultural enterprises.
  • Initiatives that improve the visibility and promotion of Quebec cultural products, works, and digital content nationally or on digital platforms.
  • Projects that foster business partnerships, risk-sharing, and collaborative strategies within the cultural sector.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Companies operating primarily in the cultural industries covered by SODEC

Eligible expenses

  • Personnel and service provider fees related to project execution (including hourly rates and honoraria as specified in project plans and contracts).
  • Costs of prototypes, business plans, and market studies directly linked to the project.
  • Preparation and submission of required documentation for the project, such as realization plans and budgets.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Additional information

  • Applications can be submitted at any time; there are no fixed intake periods.
  • The program requires use of the secure SOD@ccès portal for application submission and follow-up.
  • Applicants must submit a completion report and supporting documents at the end of the project for final disbursement of funds.
  • A pre-admissibility step is required before submitting the full application, where only projects judged eligible will be invited to proceed.

Documents and links

SODEC — Support for strategic projects

Contacts

multisecteurs@sodec.gouv.qc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Support for strategic projects Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEC — Support for strategic projects. 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 strategic projects?

The SODEC — Support for Strategic Projects program provides financial assistance to one-time, exceptional, and structuring initiatives that enhance the competitiveness of Quebec cultural enterprises, with funding amounts contingent on project needs. Eligible activities include promoting Quebec’s cultural products nationally or digitally, fostering business partnerships, and supporting collaborative strategies to increase industry impact.

Who is eligible for the SODEC — Support for strategic projects program?

To be eligible for the SODEC — Support for strategic projects program, you must: The company must operate primarily in the cultural industries targeted by SODEC. The project must be strategic and enhance the competitiveness of the company. The applicant must submit all required documents, including financial statements and corporate information.

What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Support for strategic projects?

Implementation of one-time, strategic projects that enhance the competitiveness and profitability of cultural enterprises. Initiatives that improve the visibility and promotion of Quebec cultural products, works, and digital content nationally or on digital platforms. Projects that foster business partnerships, risk-sharing, and collaborative strategies within the cultural sector.

Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Support for strategic projects?

You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at multisecteurs@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.

Where is the SODEC — Support for strategic projects available?

The SODEC — Support for strategic projects program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the SODEC — Support for strategic projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SODEC — Support for strategic projects is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the SODEC — Support for strategic projects?

SODEC — Support for strategic projects is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

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