Grant
Provincial
Active
SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Maximum Funding
Varies by stream ($25K-$500K typical)
Varies by stream; multiple annual intakes
Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
50%
SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles offers funding that varies by project. Quebec's primary provincial cultural industries funder. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Varies by stream; multiple annual intakes.
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Program Description
Quebec's primary provincial cultural industries funder. Grants for film/TV production, publishing, music, performing arts, digital media, and crafts companies. All programs require French-language applications via the SOD@ccès portal. Multiple program streams with separate intake schedules.
Eligibility Requirements
- Legally constituted enterprise, for-profit or non-profit (OBNL), working mainly in SODEC's fields of activity; sole proprietorships are admitted only in métiers d'art
- Registered (immatriculée) in Québec, with head office and principal establishment (the centre of decision-making) in Québec
- Majority control by Canadian citizens/PR with Quebec fiscal residency
- Active in relevant cultural sector
- Film/TV: min 2 years operations
- Publishers: agrément certification required
- Applications must be in French
- Most programmes require at least two years of activity with revenues and expenses; métiers d'art has a stream for firms active at least one year but less than three
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Industries
Business Stage
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Difficulty
Hard
Competition
High
First-Timer
Not rated
Funding Details
- Amount
- Varies by stream ($25K-$500K typical)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Varies by stream; multiple annual intakes
Program Scorecard
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Competition
High
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Moderate
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
--%
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Insider TipFirst-timers: contact SODEC 1 month before deadline — showing up without prior contact leads to rejection.
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Application Steps
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Pre-consultation (mandatory for first-time applicants) First-time applicants must contact SODEC at least one month before the intake deadline. Call 514-841-2200 or email [email protected] to arrange a consultation. Failure to pre-consult results in rejection.
Required Documents 6
✓ SOD@ccès application (French)
✓ Quebec incorporation proof
Eligible Expenses 10
Ineligible Expenses 7
Intake Periods
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Ineligible Organizations
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Compatible Programs
Telefilm Canada
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Canada Council for the Arts
Creative Export Canada
FACTOR — Music Programs
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Clawback Risk
Medium Risk
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How SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles Compares
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| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles | Varies by stream | Hard | Reimbursement | Varies by stream;... |
| Telefilm Canada Funding Programs | Varies | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Multiple annual intake... |
| Canada Media Fund | up to $250K | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Ongoing (multiple... |
| Canada Council for the Arts Grants | Varies | Moderate | Milestone-Based | Multiple annual cycles.... |
| Creative Export Canada | Up to $2,500,000 | Hard | Varies | Annual Calls |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can sole proprietors apply?
Only in métiers d'art. Most SODEC programmes, including audiovisual production, require a legally constituted enterprise (a corporation, non-profit, co-operative or, in some programmes, a general partnership) registered in Québec. The métiers d'art programme also accepts sole proprietorships (entreprises individuelles).
What's the typical award amount?
Most projects receive $25,000–$50,000. Larger film/TV projects may reach $500,000 but require proven export track record.
When are decisions made?
Audiovisual: 2 intakes/year (April/Sept). Book/Publishing: April–May. Check sodec.gouv.qc.ca for current dates. First-time applicants must consult SODEC 1 month before deadline.
Do I need French-language proficiency?
Yes. All applications and communications must be in French. Non-French submissions are automatically rejected.
Can I stack with Telefilm Canada?
Yes. SODEC and Telefilm Canada routinely stack for Quebec film/TV projects. SODEC covers production costs; Telefilm covers development.
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