SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations?

SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

Q: Who is eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations program?

To be eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations program, you must: • For-profit companies operating in audiovisual, music, performing arts, publishing, arts and crafts, or interactive works • Head office must be located in Quebec • Must meet SODEC's Quebec ownership requirements

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations?

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

Q: Where is the SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations available?

The SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The SODEXPORT – Component 4: International Relations program provides grant funding to support Quebec cultural enterprises engaging in international cooperation initiatives and activities that enhance the recognition of Quebec’s cultural industries abroad. There is no specified maximum funding amount; eligible activities include projects that foster international collaboration, increase media recognition, and support participation in excellence awards related to export achievements.

Activities funded

Projects that promote international cooperation in the cultural industries.
Initiatives that contribute to the international recognition of Quebec cultural enterprises, including heightened media presence abroad.
Activities aimed at valuing and reinforcing the status of Quebec's cultural industries on the international stage.
Projects that foster reciprocity and strengthen relationships between Quebec and foreign partners.
Efforts to recognize export excellence, such as participation in international award programs.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 48,000

Facilitating a Quebec-UK exchange for traditional crafts artists

$ 82,500

Promoting Quebec book publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair

$ 41,000

Participating in international prize recognizing Quebec music export

$ 52,000

Hosting an international buyers event for Quebec contemporary art

$ 61,000

Showcasing Quebec interactive art at Tokyo international festival

$ 97,500

Developing an audiovisual co-production with German filmmakers

Eligibility

The applicant must be a Quebec-based cultural company in the fields of audiovisual, music and variety shows, book and publishing, arts and crafts, the art market, or interactive works in these domains.
The company must meet SODEC's Quebec ownership requirements for its sector.
The head office must be located in Quebec, serving as the decision-making and management center.
Eligible applicants include for-profit businesses (including sole proprietorships), non-profit organizations, cooperatives, Quebec-based business consortiums, and sectoral associations of cultural enterprises.
The project must support international cooperation, enhance the recognition of Quebec's cultural industries abroad, or contribute to the international strengthening of relationships in line with SODEC's orientations.

Who is eligible?

Companies in the audiovisual sector
Music and variety show companies
Book and publishing companies
Enterprises in fine crafts and the art market
Organizations producing interactive works within these fields
Individuals in the audiovisual sector
Non-profit organizations, cooperatives, consortiums formed by Quebec companies, and sectoral business associations in cultural industries

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Selection criteria

Alignment of the project with SODEC's international support strategies and action plan for the cultural industries.
Priority given to projects involving countries with established cooperation agreements with Quebec.
Relevance and significance of the activity for strengthening international relations.

How to apply

Check program eligibility and requirements

Review the program guide to check eligibility criteria
Make note of required supporting documents

Prepare required documents

Prepare all required documents as outlined in the program guide
Download the most recent templates relevant to Component 4
Ensure your documents are complete, current, and signed by authorized persons

Access the SOD@ccès portal

Create a user profile on the SOD@ccès portal or log in
Select the program number corresponding to Component 4

Complete and upload your application

Fill out the application form for Component 4
Upload all required, complete, and signed documents

Submit your application online

Submit your application through the SOD@ccès portal
Applications can be submitted at any time

Additional information

Applications must be submitted through the secure online portal SOD@ccès, with all required documents completed, dated, and signed as specified.
Only complete and compliant applications will be considered; incomplete submissions are deemed inadmissible and must be resubmitted.
Applicants should always use the latest official templates provided for required documents.
All requests must include a brief summary of the project objective by email before submitting a full application.

Contacts

Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations. 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.