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SODEXPORT — Component 3
Supports Quebec cultural businesses abroad
Latest source updateLast Update: April 3, 2026Latest change: The SODEXPORT music and variety export program page has been fully populated with eligibility criteria, deposit windows, and application guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 3, 2026
Latest change: The SODEXPORT music and variety export program page has been fully populated with eligibility criteria, deposit windows, and application guidance.
SODEXPORT – musique et variétés: comprehensive program details now available
The grant page for SODEXPORT – Aide à l'exportation et au rayonnement culturel – musique et variétés now contains a full program description, replacing what was previously minimal or unrelated content. Comprehensive eligibility criteria and program conditions are now available, including detailed rules for Quebec-owned cultural enterprises, submission deadlines, and the specific program numbers for each of the five volets. Application process information has been added, including step-by-step instructions for submitting via the SOD@ccès portal, downloadable PDF and Excel templates for each volet, and an extensive FAQ addressing common application questions. Rolling deposit windows for Volets 2, 3, 4, and 5 are now listed alongside a defined Volet 1 deadline of August 24 to October 2, 2026. Contact information for the Direction des affaires internationales has been provided at Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
October 2, 2026
Opened August 24, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports Quebec music and variety businesses in their international export and cultural outreach efforts. Component 3 funds collective presence at markets and fairs and other export activities, with support covering costs related to Quebec participation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- International Activities
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collective stands at international markets and fairs.
- Activities that increase the visibility of Quebec cultural productions abroad.
Documents Needed
- Declaration of the applicant company
- Application form
- Dossier maître: shareholder and director identification
- Supporting documents required by the portal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec cultural businesses in music and variety shows
- For-profit companies, non-profits, cooperatives, and consortia
- Sectoral associations of cultural enterprises
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to collective stands at international markets and fairs.
- Expenses tied to Quebec presence and visibility at overseas events.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Contribution to the visibility of Quebec cultural production abroad.
- Ability to accept eligible companies for collective stands.
- SODEC's evaluation of the proposal's usefulness.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the required forms and declarations.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Apply through SOD@ccès
- Create a user profile or log in to the secure portal.
- Select program code 40-53-03.
- Upload the forms and documents.
- Step 3: Submit the request
- Send the application through SOD@ccès.
- Applications can be submitted at any time.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SODEC after submission.
- Only complete and compliant applications are assessed.
- SODEC signs agreements with recognized operators when relevant.
- Support is determined based on SODEC's evaluation of the proposal.
Additional information
- Applications for this component can be submitted at any time throughout the year.
- Requests must be submitted electronically via the SOD@ccès secure portal.
- All required documents must be current, complete, and signed by authorized individuals when applicable.
- Only complete and compliant applications will be assessed; incomplete submissions by the deadline will be deemed inadmissible and must be resubmitted.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’artSupports export and market development for Quebec music companies
- SODEXPORT — Component 2.1Supports Quebec music businesses expanding internationally
- SODEXPORT — Component 2.2Financial support for Quebec music and variety show tours abroad
- SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relationsSupports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries
- SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiativesSupports strategic international cultural projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 3 Program
What is the SODEXPORT — Component 3?
The program supports Quebec music and variety businesses in their international export and cultural outreach efforts. Component 3 funds collective presence at markets and fairs and other export activities, with support covering costs related to Quebec participation.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on August 24, 2026.
Who is eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 3 program?
To be eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 3 program, you must:
Quebec music and variety businesses
Head office in Quebec
Must meet Quebec ownership rules
What expenses are eligible under SODEXPORT — Component 3?
Collective stands at international markets and fairs.
Activities that increase the visibility of Quebec cultural productions abroad.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEXPORT — Component 3?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the SODEXPORT — Component 3 available?
The SODEXPORT — Component 3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SODEXPORT — Component 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEXPORT — Component 3 is a Grant and Funding