Apply for a grant to get sustainable hygiene products
Some boroughs provide grants to buy sustainable hygiene products, such as underwear for urinary leakage and cloth diapers for adults. 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:
- Underwear for urinary leakage and incontinence
- Washable inserts
Grant
- 50% of the pre-tax purchase cost of purchasing eligible 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?
Borough residents who purchased the products between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022.
When to apply
Until December 31, 2022, 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 new or used sustainable hygiene products
To benefit from social pricing, the Revenu Québec notice of assessment will also be required.
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Point of service
Montréal, QC H4J 1E2
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Montréal, QC H3L 2E5
This grant is not available for your borough.
This grant is not available for your borough.
Eligible products
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Protective incontinence underwear
- Reusable incontinence protection
Subsidy
This program will reimburse 50 per cent of the cost of hygiene products, up to $100 per person in one transaction per applicant for the duration of the program (January 1 to May 1, 2022). This subsidy includes the purchase of reusable feminine hygiene products.
Requirement
Commit to using the subsidized products.
A follow-up questionnaire about product use will be sent to program participants
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Montréal, QC H8S 2B5
This grant is not available for your borough.
Eligible products:
- Washable undergarments
- Underwear for urinary leakage and incontinence
- Washable sanitary napkins
- Washable diapers
- Waterproof bag
Grant
- 40 subsidies of $50 per people
- Subsidies are set, and 30 per cent of the total amount will be reserved for people with low income.
- Only one subsidy per people.
Apply
Submit the subsidy form (in French) with all required documents.
Eligible for a grant
Commit to using the subsidized products.
Required documents
- Provide proof of residence that shows your address.
- Provide cumulative proof of purchase (online, in a store or secondhand) for a total of at least $50, over the past 12 months.
This grant is not available for your borough.
This grant is not available for your borough.
Eligible products: washable diapers
Grant
- 50% of the cost of purchasing eligible products
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Up to a maximum of $100
Who is eligible for a grant?
Borough residents who purchased eligible products.
If you have any questions, call PITREM at 514-356-3226, ext. 233 or write to [email protected].
Document
Required documents
- Registration form (in French)
- Proof of purchase
- Two proofs of ID
- Proof of borough residence
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PITREM
Montréal, QC H1L 2K8
This grant is not available for your borough.
This grant is not available for your borough.
This grant is not available for your borough.
Eligible products
- Toilet training pants
- Washable panties and towels for urinary leakage and incontinence
- Adult diapers
- Washable sanitary tissues
- Washable handkerchiefs
- Washable wipes
Subsidy
50 per cent of the purchasing cost before taxes and delivery, maximum of $50.
Only one application per person every three years will be accepted.
Who is eligible for a grant?
- Borough residents who purchased eligible products.
- Parents who live in the borough and purchase eligible products for their child.
Document
Required documents
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Registration form (in French)
- Proof of borough residence, one of the following:
- Driver’s license
- Invoice from a utility company (Bell Canada, Hydro-Québec, Énergir, Vidéotron, etc.)
- Original invoice for the products within 6 months of making 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:
- Washable underwear for urinary leakage and incontinence
- Waterproof bags for washable and sustainable hygiene products
- Washable inserts
- Training pants (ages 12 months and over)
- Washable diapers (adults)
- Sustainable hankies and toilet paper
Grant
- 50% of the total bill, for a maximum of $150 before taxes.
- One subsidy per people.
Additional financial assistance is offered to low-income families, with a discount of 70 per cent up to a maximum of $210. Consult the low income cut-offs on the Statistics Canada website. See the most recent year and the size of the community of 500,000 and more.
Who is eligible for a grant?
Borough residents who purchased the products between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, or as long as funds last.
Document
Required documents
- Registration form, filled out and signed
- Copy of a proof of residence in the borough: e.g., driver’s licence (copy on both sides of the card), public utility bill
- Copy of the purchase or rental 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
- In order to benefit from social pricing, a copy of the Revenu Québec notice of assessment for each person in the household will be required.
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.
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Suite 100
Montréal, QC H4L 5G4
This grant is not available for your borough.
This grant is not available for your borough.
Eligible products
- Reusable incontinence products for adults
- washable diapers for adults
- incontinence pads
Grant
- Refund of 50 per cent of the cost of the product (before taxes)
- $50 minimum purchase required (before taxes)
- Maximum refund: $180 per person per year
Who can get the grant?
People living in Ville-Marie who purchased the products between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.
Apply for the refund before December 31, 2022.
Required documents
- Proof of residence (driver’s licence, lease, tax bill, etc.)
- Proof of purchase(s) of incontinence products for adults in 2022
- 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.
This grant is not available for your borough.
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