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SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1
Funding for Quebec book publishers
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 15, 2024
- Closing date : May 23, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $200,000 per year to support Quebec book publishers. It helps fund promotion, publishing, and participation in supported book fairs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 15, 2024
- Closing date : May 23, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Publishing activities for Quebec-authored books
- Promotion and commercialization of Quebec books
- Promotional and mediation activities in Quebec
- In-person participation in SODEC-supported book fairs
Documents Needed
- SOD@ccès application form
- Company declaration form
- Eligible book sales grid
- Promotion expenses grid
- Participation in book fairs form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec book publishers
- Accredited publishers
- Publishers eligible for accreditation
Who is not eligible
- Individual businesses
- Publishers without a distribution agreement
- Publishers not up to date on author royalty payments
Eligible expenses
- Internal and external promotion and marketing costs
- Advertising, promotional tools, catalogues, and digital marketing materials
- Stand rental, signage, staff travel, lodging, and logistics for promotional activities
- Fees, travel, lodging, and per diems for Quebec authors, illustrators, and translators
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Software subscriptions and licenses
- Website creation, hosting, and updates
- Distribution and dissemination fees
- Delivery and postal shipping costs
- Press service fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Remote regions of Quebec: Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, and Nord-du-Québec
- Montreal and Quebec City metropolitan areas are relevant for the book fair distance rule
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted through the SOD@ccès online portal.
- Only complete applications are analyzed.
- SODEC may review eligibility and request clarifications or supporting information.
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed before payment.
- For book fair support, a participation report must be accepted before payment is released.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French, unless an exception applies.
- Only complete and compliant applications are reviewed.
- The program is subject to available funds and approved appropriations.
- The SODEC may request additional information or documents during processing.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1. 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 book and publishing companies – Component 1?
This program provides up to $200,000 per year to support Quebec book publishers. It helps fund promotion, publishing, and participation in supported book fairs.
How much funding can be received?
SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1 Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 23, 2024.
Who is eligible for the SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1 program?
To be eligible for the SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1 program, you must:
Legally incorporated Quebec publisher
Active in books for 2+ years
Must hold or qualify for accreditation
What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1?
Publishing activities for Quebec-authored books
Promotion and commercialization of Quebec books
Promotional and mediation activities in Quebec
In-person participation in SODEC-supported book fairs
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at livre@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1 available?
The SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1 program is available the province of Quebec.