Apply for a grant to get sustainable menstrual products
Some boroughs provide grants to buy sustainable menstrual products, such as washable menstrual underwear and sanitary napkins. Find out which ones.
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Ahuntsic-Cartierville, in collaboration with the Ville en vert organization, would like to encourage the use of washable hygiene products in order to reduce the quantity of landfilled waste by offering subsidies.
Eligible products
- Menstrual cups
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Washable sanitary napkins
- Washable inserts
Grant
- 50% of the pre-tax purchase cost of purchasing sustainable hygiene products
- Up to a maximum of $75
- $30 minimum purchase required
One subsidy per person. Low-income families are eligible for higher levels of financial assistance. See low income cut-offs on the Statistics Canada Web site.
Who is eligible for a grant
Individuals residing in the borough who purchased the products betweeen January 1 and December 31 of the current year.
When to apply
Until December 31 of the current year or as long as funds last.
Required documents
- Registration form (in French) and service contract, filled out and signed
- Two proofs of borough residence that are less than two months old
- Invoice for the purchase of used or new sustainable hygiene products
To benefit from social pricing, the Revenu Québec notice of assessment will also be required.
Communication channels
Point of service
Montréal, QC H4J 2N7
Point of service
Montréal, QC H3L 2E5
This service is not offered in this borough.
Eligible products:
- Menstrual cups
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Washable sanitary napkins
- Fabric to make washable sanitary napkins
Grant
- 75% of the cost of purchasing sustainable hygiene products
The grant is made available to individuals once every 2 years.
Who is eligible for a grant
Individuals residing in the borough:
- who purchase sustainable hygiene products or materials needed to make them
When to apply
Within 6 months of making the purchase.
Document
Required documents
- Registration form
- Proof of borough residence that is less than three months old:
- Driver’s license
- Bill from a utility company (Bell, Vidéotron, Hydro-Québec, Énergir
- Cheque specimen or bank details
- Original invoice and proof of payment which is less than 6 months old
Communication channels
In person
Éco-quartier Côte-des-Neiges
Local 591
Montréal, QC H3S 2T6
Éco-quartier Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Suite 206
Montréal, QC H4V 1T1
Eligible products
- Reusable menstrual cups
- Washable period panties
- Washable menstrual pads
Subsidy
This program supports purchases by reimbursing 50 per cent of the cost of hygiene products, up to $100 per person in one transaction per applicant. This subsidy includes purchases of reusable hygiene products.
Grants will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are spent.
Requirement
Commit to using the subsidized products.
A follow-up questionnaire about product use will be sent to program participants.
Required documents
- Proof of address
- Proof of purchase (original bill dated no more than 12 months prior to your application)
- Completed form
Communication channels
To submit an application, visit our partner GRAME’s Web site.
Montréal, QC H8S 2B5
Eligibles products
- Reusable menstrual cups
- 100 % washable menstrual panties and pads
Financial assistance offered
- Rebate of $100 Minimum purchase of $20, before tax, required Only one rebate granted per person per two-year period, subject to available funds
Eligibility
- Be a resident of the borough of LaSalle
- Agree to use hygiene products for at least 2 years
- Submit supporting documents along with the completed registration and agreement form to the Maison des familles de LaSalle
Supporting documents
- Completed and signed the following registration and agreement form
- Proof of residence (utility bill from Hydro-Québec, Bell Canada, Vidéotron, Énergir (Gaz Métro), lease in good standing, driver’s licence, notice of deposit from Income Security or Employment Insurance, etc.)
- Official bill for the purchase of a minimum of $20 before tax (bill dated within 6 months of the purchase of the products covered by the financial assistance program)
Once the form is completed, please download it and send it by email to [email protected], making sure to attach the required supporting documents. You may also print out the form and bring it in person to the Maison des familles de LaSalle.
Document
Communication channels
Maison des familles de LaSalle
Montréal, QC H8R 3J3
This service is not offered in this borough.
Eligible products:
- Menstrual cups or discs
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Washable sanitary napkins
- Washable panty liners
- Absorbent inserts/removable pads
Grant
- 50% of the purchase price, for a maximum of $100 per person
- 25% bonus rebate for low-income earners
- 10% bonus rebate on products purchased from a Montréal-based retailer
Limit one subsidy application per person, unless you would also like to apply for one or more minors for whom you are responsible, or one or more other persons for whom you are responsible.
You may group several purchases together in a single subsidy application.
Purchases must be made in Canadian dollars.
Purchases must have been made within the 6 months prior to the application date.
Shipping and customs fees are not refundable.
When a discount has been applied to the total amount of a bill, without clear indication of which specific products were on sale, the discount is applied by the merchant proportionally to the original price of each product. The refundable amount to be paid under the program will be calculated from the discounted price of each eligible product.
Grants will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, while funds last.
Who is eligible for a grant
Individuals residing in the borough who purchased the eligible products and commit to using them.
A follow-up questionnaire about product use will be sent to program participants.
Questions?
Visit our partner GRAME’s Web site (in French).
Required documents
To fill out the online application form, the following documents are required:
- Copy of the bill
- Proof of borough residence
- Dependent’s birth certificate, or a document from the school where the minor is enrolled showing his or her name and that of the adult responsible for him or her
- Void cheque in the name of the beneficiary of the subsidized products or the beneficiary’s adult guardian, if the purchase was made for a minor or dependent.
For low-income families or individuals:
One of the following documents may be required:
- Your most recent federal or provincial notice of assessment.
- Your claim slip, if you receive social security benefits.
- Proof of unemployment insurance, showing the amount and number of weeks of benefits.
- You record of landing if you are a newcomer.
Communication channels
This service is not offered in this borough.
Eligible products
- Washable sanitary pads
- Washable sanitary panties
- Menstrual cups
Only purchases made between October 2,2023 and December 31, 2024 are eligible.
Grant
Regular program
A maximum refund of 66 per cent of the products’ purchase price, up to a maximum of $50, is available.
Social pricing
A maximum refund of 100 per cent of the products’ purchase price, up to a maximum of $75, is available for low-income households. To determine accessibility for this reimbursement, the borough uses the thresholds under the Accès-Loisirs program.
Subsidies will be offered in the order in which applications are received until funds are exhausted.
Eligibility criteria
- Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve residents
- Commit to using sustainable hygiene products
Required documents
- Proof of residence in the borough among the following:
- Driver’s license
- Public service account
- Account statement from an educational institution (tuition fees)
- Bank statement
- Employment insurance or income security check stub
- Hospital card (if the address is on it and the card is still valid)
- Proof of purchase (original invoice) of new, sustainable menstrual hygiene products. The purchase must have been made between October 2, 2023 and December 31, 2024.
- Void cheque for direct deposit refund
- If applicable, to get social pricing:
- Proof of income (notice of assessment from Revenu Québec or the Canada Revenue Agency)
Any questions?
If you have any questions about the program, you can contact the Nature-Action Québec team, the program’s agent in the borough, by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 514 253-5777
Submit an application
Eligible products
- Reusable menstrual cup
- Washable sanitary napkins, panty liners and menstrual panties
- Washable inserts
Not reimbursed: Taxes and accessories (e.g. bags, wipes, disposable inserts)
Grant
Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, before December 31, 2024, or until funds are exhausted.
The subsidy is reimbursed on the pre-tax purchase price.
Regular program
50 per cent of the cost of purchase of sustainable hygiene products, up to a maximum of $75.
Minimum purchase of $30 before taxes.
Social pricing
For low-income households, an additional subsidy is provided: 100 per cent of the cost of purchase of sustainable hygiene products, up to a maximum of $75.
Consult the low income cut-offs on the Statistics Canada website.
Who can get the grant?
Eligibility criteria:
- Be a resident of Montreal-Nord;
- Send the duly completed grant application form and the following required documents before December 31, 2024, or until funds are exhausted;
- Commit to using the products purchased with the grant for their service life;
- Have purchased the products between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024;
- Submit only one application per person.
Required documents
- Duly completed grant application form
- 2 proofs of residence (electricity, tax, telephone or similar bill, valid driver’s license or bank statement)
- Photocopy and original purchase invoices (purchase must have been made between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024). Original invoices will be returned by mail with the reimbursement cheque and the organization’s stamp on the invoice.
Social pricing
- Recent proof of low income (notice of assessment from Revenu Québec or Canada Revenue Agency)
Questions?
Contact Ville en vert by e-mail or by phone at 514 447-6226 #305.
Communication channels
To submit a request, fill the Ville en vert form (in French).
Montréal, QC H1G 5T1
Montréal, QC H1H 4A9
Electronic applications are recommended. Paper applications, delivered in person, must be produced by the applicant. No photocopies will be produced by Ville en vert.
This grant is not available for your borough.
This program is offered in collaboration with VertCité.
Eligible products
- Menstrual cups
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Washable sanitary napkins
- Washable inserts
Grants offered
- A minimum purchase of $30 of eligible products per person is required for reimbursement of up to $100 per person.
- Products must have been purchased between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Grants are available until the funds for the program (maximum of $4,500) run out.
Who can get the grant
- People living in Pierrefonds-Roxboro
Several people living at the same address can each apply.
Required documents
If more than one person lives at the same address, each person must open a file.
- Registration form filled out and signed individually
- Original individual invoices
- Proof of residence, for example:
- Driver’s license
- Public utility account (Bell Canada, Hydro-Québec, Énergir [Gaz Métro], Vidéotron, etc.)
- Statement of account from a school
- Bank statement
- Employment insurance or income security cheque stub
- Bank information for refund deposit
Document
Apply
In person
Montréal, QC H8Y 2N9
Please bring the completed and signed form and supporting documents with you.
Eligible products:
- Menstrual cup (one per request)
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Washable sanitary napkins
Grant
65 % of the purchase price before taxes will be reimbursed on Québec-branded products or products purchased in a Québec store (maximum of $50 per application).
Only one application per person every three years will be accepted.
Who is eligible for a grant?
- Individuals residing in the borough who purchased the eligible products.
- Parents who live in the borough and purchase sustainable hygiene products for their child.
Document
Required documents
- Registration form (in French)
- Proof of borough residence, one the following:
- Driver’s license
- Bill from a utility company (Bell, Vidéotron, Hydro-Québec, Énergir
- Invoice for the purchase
- Proof of parentage (if necessary):
- Birth or adoption document
Communication channels
Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies (RDP)
Montréal, QC H1E 7E4
Courtepointe Point of service:
Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies (PAT)
12009 Rue Notre-Dame
Montréal (Québec) H1B 2Y8
Please submit your questions or your application, along with the completed form and supporting documents.
This grant is not available for your borough.
Saint-Laurent, in collaboration with the VertCité organization, would like to encourage the use of washable hygiene products in order to reduce the quantity of landfilled waste by offering subsidies.
Eligible products:
- Menstrual cups
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Washable sanitary napkins
- Washable inserts
Grant
- 50% of the invoice for a maximum of $150 before taxes.
- 70% up to a maximum of $210 is offered to low-income families. Consult the low income cut-offs of the community of 500,000 and more on the Statistics Canada website.
- An additional 10% for a maximum of $30 of the total invoice before taxes is offered for products made in Québec.
Only one subsidy per address per year is available. If you have several purchases planned during the year, plan them in advance so that you can combine your invoices to complete your annual application.
Who is eligible for a grant?
Any person residing in the borough who purchased the products betweeen January 1, 2024, and November 30, 2024, as long as funds last.
Applications must be received by November 30, 2024.
Due to the exhaustion of allocated funds, the subsidy program is now closed for the year 2024.
Required documents
- Registration form, filled out and signed
- Copy of the purchase or rental bill with items clearly identified and highlighted
- Copy of a proof of residence in the borough: e.g., driver’s licence (copy on both sides of the card), public utility bill
- Image on the Kijiji/Marketplace ad posted to sell a used product and the payment transaction
- Cheque specimen or banking information for the direct deposit refund
- To benefit from the additional subsidy for products made in Quebec, proof is required.
- In order to benefit from social pricing, a copy of the Revenu Québec most recent notice of assessment for each person in the household will be required.
All documents and invoices must be in the name and address of the person requesting the grant.
A bill can feature various products that are eligible under the borough’s subsidy programs. However, one application form must be completed for each subsidy program. Please view the products that are eligible under the applicable programs for further details.
Questions?
Call VertCité at 514 744-8333.
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Eligible products
- Menstrual cups (one per application)
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Washable sanitary napkins
Grant
A sum of $50 is offered (50 subsidies available until supplies are exhausted).
The subsidies will be offered based on the order in which the applications were received.
Who is eligible for a grant
Residents of Saint-Léonard
Information
Éco-quartier de Saint-Léonard:
514-328-8444
Document
Required documents
- Registration form (in French), filled out
- Proof of residence in Saint-Léonard
- Invoice for the purchase of new or used sustainable hygiene products
- Cheque specimen for direct deposit
Communication channels
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1P 2J8
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1R 3B1
Verdun, in collaboration with the Maison de l’environnement de Verdun, would like to encourage the use of washable hygiene products in order to reduce the quantity of landfilled waste by offering subsidies. The goal is to help both your wallet and the environment.
Eligible products
- Menstrual cup (one per request)
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Washable sanitary napkins
Grant
- The maximum reimbursement amount is $50
- Subsidies are available until funds are exhausted
- One grant per person is awarded every three years
Grants will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, until funds are exhausted.
Who is eligible for a grant
Any person residing in the borough who purchased sustainable hygiene products.
Required documents
- Proof of borough residence
- Invoice for the purchase of used or new sustainable hygiene products
- Recommended (but not required): void cheque for direct deposit
Communication channels
Montréal, QC H4G 2V8
Eligible products
- Reusable menstrual hygiene products
- Menstrual cups ans washable menstrual sponges
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Washable sanitary napkins
Grant
- Refund of 50 per cent of the cost of the product (before taxes)
- $50 minimum purchase required (before taxes)
- Maximum refund: $75 per person per year
Who can get the grant?
People living in Ville-Marie who purchased the products between January 1 and December 31 of the current year.
Apply for the refund before December 31 of the current year.
Required documents
- Proof of residence (driver’s licence, lease, tax bill, etc.)
- Proof of purchase(s) of feminine hygiene products in the current year
- Online refund form available below, including supporting documents
Communication channels
To receive the grant, fill out the online application form.
If you have any questions about the program, contact the Société écocitoyenne de Montréal (SEM) by phone or email.
Eligible products:
- All reusable feminine hygiene products
- Menstrual cups
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Washable sanitary napkins
- Sponges
- Washable menstrual bathing suits
Grant
- 75% of the cost of purchasing sustainable feminine hygiene products
- Up to a maximum of $75
Who is eligible for a grant
People residing in the borough who apply within 12 months of purchase.
When to apply
Between July 8, 2024 and May 20, 2025, while funds last.
Required documents
- Registration form (in French), filled out and signed
- Accepted ID with address
- Original invoice(s) in the applicant’s name for feminine hygiene products purchased within the last 12 months.
Communication channels
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