Programme d’aide à l’exportation et au rayonnement culturel

📋 Eligible Entities - Quebec-based cultural enterprises and organizations - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the cultural sector - Non-profit organizations dedicated to cultural production and promotion - Individual artists and cultural professionals with established business operations - Cultural cooperatives and associations - Publishers, film producers, music labels, and performing arts companies based in Quebec - Exporters of Quebec cultural products (books, music, visual arts, crafts, digital content, etc.) ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Size: Variable amounts depending on project scope, organizational capacity, and export market potential - Repayability Structure: Non-repayable subsidies OR partially repayable contributions (terms determined case-by-case) - Matching Requirements: Typically requires applicant co-investment or cost-sharing (percentage varies by program stream) - Maximum Funding: Subject to annual budget allocation and program guidelines; generally capped at 50-80% of eligible project costs - Currency: Canadian dollars (CAD) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - International market research and feasibility studies - Trade show participation and exhibition costs abroad - Export marketing campaigns and promotional materials - Translation and localization of cultural products - International distribution and logistics - Digital platform development for export sales - Professional fees for export consultants and advisors - Participation in international cultural festivals and biennales - Intellectual property protection in target markets - Branding and packaging adaptation for export markets - Travel and accommodation for business development missions ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Verification: Applicants must demonstrate active cultural product development and genuine export intent - Project Timeline: Activities must occur within defined fiscal year or project period specified in funding agreement - Reporting Requirements: Mandatory progress reports documenting export results, market penetration, and sales achieved - Financial Accountability: All expenses must be documented with receipts and invoices; audits may be conducted - Quebec Content: Products exported must contain significant Quebec cultural content or be produced/developed in Quebec - Performance Metrics: Success measured by actual export sales, market entry achievements, or international recognition milestones - **Co-