Export and cultural visibility support program

📋 Eligible Entities - Quebec-based cultural enterprises and organizations - Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the cultural sector - Non-profit cultural organizations - Self-employed cultural professionals and artists - Cultural cooperatives and collectives - Producers, creators, and distributors of Quebec cultural products - Entities must be legally established and operational in Quebec ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Varying amounts (specific maximums determined on a case-by-case basis) - Repayability Structure: Offered as non-repayable grants OR partially repayable grants (hybrid model available) - Matching Requirements: To be confirmed based on project scope and applicant capacity - Funding Type: Direct grant support (not a loan) - Budget Range: Typically supports projects from modest initiatives to larger export campaigns, with flexibility based on cultural sector relevance ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Export development and market entry activities - International trade missions and participation in global cultural events - Marketing and promotional activities in foreign markets - Translation, localization, and cultural adaptation of products - Packaging and product presentation for international distribution - Digital platform development for international sales - Participation in international festivals, fairs, and exhibitions - Professional services (consulting, legal, market research for export) - Logistics and shipping for initial export quantities - Cultural visibility campaigns and brand development abroad ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicants must demonstrate a clear export strategy and international market potential - Quebec cultural content must be authentically rooted in Quebec's cultural heritage - Recipients must maintain records and provide progress reports on export activities - Funding allocation contingent on meeting agreed-upon milestones and deliverables - Project timelines and completion deadlines must be adhered to - For partially repayable grants, repayment terms and schedules will be specified in funding agreements - Regular reporting on export outcomes, sales metrics, and cultural visibility metrics required - Preference may be given to projects with demonstrated sustainability and long-term market viability - Applicants must comply with all Quebec and Canadian trade regulations