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This site presents translated summaries of information obtained from each funding body’s website. While we strive to ensure that all program information is as accurate and up-to-date as possible, we encourage users to consult each funder’s program documentation in full or to contact a program officer directly with any questions prior to submitting an application.

Support for Export and Cultural Outreach – Section 5: Strategic Initiatives

Programme d’aide à l’exportation et au rayonnement culturel – Volet 5 : Initiatives stratégiques

DESCRIPTION

This section of the program encourages major projects for a company, organization, or industry, and allows applicants to seize unique business opportunities with the potential to generate significant benefits for their market positioning. It also supports activities with a significant potential for cultural outreach as well as development projects for the cultural industries in Quebec.

CRITERIA

Open to: For-profit companies, Not-for-profit organizations, Cooperatives, Consortiums, Associations of cultural enterprises

 

  • Applications must be submitted at least eight weeks before activities begin
  • Applicant companies or organizations must:
    • Have a management structure and the capacities required to carry out the proposed activities, as well as the necessary financial resources
    • Establish the unique nature of the business opportunity in question
    • Be able to allocate funding that represents 30% of the project’s budget

EXPENSES

  • Economy class transportation costs
  • Promotion costs
  • Coordination costs
  • Any other expenses deemed by SODEC to be relevant

DOCUMENTS

  • Completed SOD@ccès online application form
  • Applications must include:
    • Short- and medium-term development strategies and objectives
    • The project’s benefits for the industry
    • Project budget and funding structure
    • A project schedule
  • Master file, including:
    • Description of activities and achievements
    • Copies of the governing documents, certificate of constitution, articles of incorporation, declaration of registration, certificate of amendment and partnership or shareholders agreement (if applicable)
    • Shareholders and directors identification form
    • Organizational structures for the applicant company and, if applicable, any affiliated companies, including shareholders
    • Curriculum vitae of the applicant company’s executives
    • Financial statements

Get In Touch With Your Agent

Manon Fortin

manon.fortin@sodec.gouv.qc.ca

514 841-2204, 1 800-363-0401

Manon Fortin

manon.fortin@sodec.gouv.qc.ca

514 841-2204, 1 800-363-0401

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