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 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 new or used sustainable hygiene products
To benefit from social pricing, the Revenu Québec notice of assessment will also be required.
Communication channels
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Montréal, QC H4J 2N7
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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
- 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. This subsidy includes the purchase of reusable feminine 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
Communication channels
To submit an application, visit our partner GRAME’s Web site.
Montréal, QC H8S 2B5
This grant is not available for your borough.
Eligible products:
- Washable menstrual underwear
- Underwear for urinary leakage and incontinence
- Menstrual cups
- Reusable sanitary napkins
Grant
- Application forms available from July 5 at 1 p.m.
- 140 subsidies of $50 per people
- Subsidies are set, and 50 per cent of the total amount will be reserved for people having had an income equal to or less than, for the previous year, $27,514 for a one-person household; $34,254 for two people; $42,111 for three people and $51,128 for a four-person household.
- Only one subsidy per people.
Eligible for a grant
- Reside on the Plateau-Mont-Royal
- Complete the subsidy form (in French) and send it with all required documents.
- 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.
- Cheque specimen to receive the grant.
- If applicable, proof of low income (notice of assessment from the previous year, or three social assistance or employment insurance pay stubs.
Communication channels
To submit a request, visit our partner’s website (in French): Ateliers d’éducation populaire du Plateau
Ateliers d'éducation populaire du Plateau
Contact Les Ateliers for more information.
Ateliers d'éducation populaire du Plateau
Montréal, QC H2W 2L7
Opening hours
- Wednesday, 1 pm to 4 pm
- Friday, 1 pm to 4 pm
Outside these hours, by appointment only
Contact Ateliers d’éducation populaires for more information.
This grant is not available for your borough.
This grant is not available for your borough.
Eligible products
- Washable incontinence underwear
- Washable adult diapers
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 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
- Underwear for urinary leakage and incontinence
- Training pants
- 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 $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 is eligible for a 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 hygiene 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
- Two 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.
Pierrefonds-Roxboro, in collaboration with the organization VertCité, wishes to support the use of sustainable personal hygiene products with the objective of reducing the amount of household waste produced within borough limits.
Who can receive a subsidy?
Borough residents who purchased products between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Eligible products
- Washable underwear for urinary leakage
- Washable cloth diapers for adults
Subsidy offered
- Maximum subsidy of $100 per person
- Maximum purchase of $30 required
- Only one subsidy per resident
- Maximum of $4,500 for the borough in 2024
Document
Required documents
- Registration form, filled out and signed
- Invoice for the purchase of new or used sustainable hygiene products
Show one form of proof of address from among the following options:
- School or municipal tax account
- Bill from a public utility (electricity, telephone, gas or cable provider) that is less than three months old
- Bill from an educational institution that is less than three months old
- Driver’s license
- Record of Employment Insurance
- Monthly statement from a credit or financial institution that is less than three months old
Communication channels
In person
Montréal, QC H8Y 2N9
Eligible products
- Toilet training pants
- Washable panties and towels for urinary leakage and incontinence
- Adult diapers
- Washable sanitary tissues
- Washable handkerchiefs
- Washable wipes
Subsidy
65 % of the purchase price before taxes will be reimbursed on Québec-branded products or products purchased in a Québec store (maximum of $75 per application).
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
- 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
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
- Washable nursing pads
- Training pants (ages 12 months and over)
- Washable diapers (adults)
- Washable hankies and toilet paper
- Bidets
- Bidet toilet seats
- Removable bidets
- Bidet spray
Grant
- 50% of the bill, 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?
Borough residents who purchased the products between January 1, 2024, and November 30, 2024, until funds allocated to the program are exhausted.
Applications must be received by November 30, 2024.
Subsidy programs are closed for 2024. Details regarding 2025 programs will be available shortly.
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
- In order to benefit from social pricing, the most recent copy of the Revenu Québec 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 at 514 744-8333.
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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 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 incontinence products for adults 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.
This grant is not available for your borough.
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