Going green Subsidy

Financial Assistance Program - Zero Waste and Feminine Hygiene Products

Based on the principles of 3RV (reduction at source, reuse, recycling, recovery), the offer of zero waste and feminine hygiene products is increasingly varied. To encourage the use of these products, the City of L’Assomption reimburses 50% of the cost of purchasing such products, up to a maximum of $ 50 per year, per residence.

MODALITIES

- The grants are intended for residents and not for businesses / businesses. - To be eligible, requests must require a minimum reimbursement of $ 15. - Only one application per residence will be accepted per year. - The purchase must have been made between January 1 and December 31 of the current year. - Financial assistance corresponds to 50% of the cost (after taxes) of one or more recognized product (s), up to a maximum of $ 50. - Financial assistance is paid only by direct deposit.

Find the form to fill out here: Financial Assistance Program - Zero Waste and Feminine Hygiene Products (smartsheet.com)

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To encourage the use of reusable feminine hygiene products, which offer several environmental and economic benefits, the City of Beloeil provides financial assistance for the purchase of this type of product.

The program concerns the following hygiene products:

Period panties
Menstrual cups
Washable sanitary napkins
Washable pantiliners
Washable protection for urinary leakage

Financial aid :

The grant covers 50% of the total amount spent on the purchase of reusable feminine hygiene products for a maximum amount of eligible expenses, up to $ 75 (one grant per request

Procedure & eligibility:

To be eligible, you must reside in Beloeil and claim the subsidy no later than 6 months following the purchase of these products. The purchase must have been made after July 15, 2020.

Your approach:

- Complete the form (see button below) within 6 months of purchase
- Attach the original purchase invoice (s)
- Attach proof of residence

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The Boisbriand municipality offers subsidies for sustainable sanitary products for the following products:

- Washable menstrual pads

- Washable panty liner
- Menstrual cups

- Washable absorbent pants

- Washable breastfeeding pads

- Cloth diapers for babies

- Washable diapers for the pool

- Washable diapers for adults

- Washable training pants

The grant covers the purchase of 50% before taxes  with a maximum purchase of $125 per person, and $250 per family.

To apply :

Within 6 months of purchase, complete the form below add a dated and signed proof of purchase and proof of residence in Boisbriand.

Form

Grants offered by the town of Cowansville

As of January 1, 2021, citizens aged 12 and over will be able to benefit from financial assistance for the purchase of sustainable feminine hygiene products.

- The Town of Cowansville will offer a financial assistance program for the purchase of sustainable feminine hygiene products up to a maximum of $ 50 per year / per citizen.

- The purchase must not have been made before January 1, 2021, as the program will start on that date.

- The amount of financial assistance must not exceed the purchase cost and the annual budget allocated to this program will be up to $ 5,000.

- The claim must be made within 3 months of the date indicated on the proof of purchase.

- The invoice and proof of residence will be requested.

- Products accepted: menstrual cups, washable sanitary napkins and period panties.

To apply for financial assistance, please contact the partner organization for this program: Center femmes des cantons at 450 263-1028 or lcppei@citenet.net.

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The Chambly municipality offers grants for sustainable menstrual products on the following products :

- Sanitary napkins and pantyliners

- Menstrual cups

- Absorbent pants

- Washable diapers

Financial Assistance :

The grant corresponds to 50% of the amount disbursed (taxes included), up to a maximum of 100 $ per baby or per person depending on the product. 

To apply :

Within one year of purchase, complete the form below, add a dated and signed proof of purchase and 2 proofs of residence.

Form

The City of Dorval now offers a financial assistance program aimed at promoting the use of various reusable hygienic products while encouraging businesses established in Quebec.

The Municipality of Dorval offers grants in particular for the following products:

Menstrual cups
Washable absorbent panties
Washable sanitary napkins
Washable pantiliners

Financial aid :

The subsidy corresponds to 50% of the cost of purchasing or renting reusable hygiene products. Financial assistance is set at $ 225 per calendar year per residence.

Steps :

The request for financial assistance must be submitted to the Mayor's Office, in writing, using the prescribed form, no later than three (3) months after purchasing the product. Add the original invoice or purchase receipt (business established in Quebec), as well as proof of residence.

Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!

The municipality of Ham-Nord offers subsidies for sustainable feminine hygiene sanitary products for the following products:

Washable sanitary napkins
Washable pantiliners
Menstrual cups
Absorbent panties

Financial aid :

The grant covers $ 75 per person for the purchase of one of the products. Only one grant per person is applicable and the amount of financial assistance must not exceed the purchase cost.

Steps :

The claim must be made within 12 months of the date indicated on the proof of purchase. You must drop off your proof of purchase at the municipal office.

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The Mascouche municipality offers grants for sustainable menstrual products on the following products :

- Washable feminine hygiene products

- Menstrual cups

- Washable diapers

Financial Assistance :

The grant covers the purchase of 50% before taxes  up to a limit of $50 per person. 

To apply :

Within one year of purchase, complete the form below, add a dated and signed proof of purchase and 2 proofs of residence.

Form

The City of Matane offers its residents a subsidy for reusable hygiene products for the following products:

Menstrual cups;
Washable absorbent panties;
Washable sanitary napkins;
Washable pantiliners.

Financial aid :

The grant provides a 50% discount, before taxes, up to a maximum of fifty dollars ($ 50) per person. *

Steps :

No later than 120 days (approximately 4 months) from the date of purchase, complete and send the form to the address indicated, adding the original invoice for the products and proof of residence.

* The current rebate program ends December 31, 2020.

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L'Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough offers subsidies for sustainable sanitary products for the following products:

- Washable sanitary napkins and panties

- Panties for bladder weakness and enuresis
- Menstrual cups

- Training pants.

Financial Assistance :

Until December 31, 2020, subsidies will be offered to citizens to cover 50% of the cost of a new or used cloth diaper rental service and the purchase of cloth diapers or durable hygiene products.

A maximum amount of $75 is granted for the purchase of durable hygiene products.No minimum purchase is required and a social pricing is available for low-income families.Only one grant per person is awarded. 

To apply :

- Fill out the form.

- Sign the contract of commitment to use cloth diapers and durable hygiene products (in the form).

- Provide supporting documents with the registration form.

 

Form

The municipality of Côte-des-Neiges and Nôtre-Dame-de-Grâce offers grants for sustainable menstrual products on the following products :

- Purchase of women's products: washable menstruation underwear, menstrual cup, washable pads
- Cloth diapers for baby
- Fabric for making cloth diapers for babies.
- Baby diaper rental service.
Financial Assistance :
The grant covers the purchase of 50% for cloth diapers  and 50% for feminine hygiene products. 

To apply :

Within 3 months of purchase, complete the form below, add a dated and signed proof of purchase, proof of residence and a specimen. Then contact the Côte-des-Neiges or Nôtre-Dame-de-Grâce eco-neighbourhoods.

Form

The municipality of Pointes-aux-trembles and Rivières-des-prairies offers grants for sustainable menstrual products on the following products :

- Washable panties and menstrual pads

- Washable panties and towels for bladder weakness and enuresis

- Menstrual cups (one per request)

- Training pants, 100% washable  

Financial Assistance :

The grant covers the purchase of 50% before taxes  in a maximum purchase of $50 per person.

To apply :

Within 6 months of purchase, complete the form below, then return it to the  Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies.

Form

The Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough is pleased to offer grants for the purchase of sustainable feminine hygiene products to neighbourhood residents.

The programme concerns the following hygiene products :

- Washable menstrual underwear 

- Menstrual cup

- Washable sanitary napkins

Financial Assistance :

A grant of up to 40 $ is available to eligible individuals.

To apply :

Fill out the form and complete it with the original purchase invoice and proof of residence.

Form

The Sud Ouest district offers subsidies for sustainable sanitary products for the following products:

Durable feminine hygiene products covered :

- Washable menstrual underwear
- Menstrual cup

- Washable menstrual pads

Financial Assistance :

Reimbursement of 50% of the purchase price for a maximum of $100*  
* Amounts excluding taxes  

To apply :

- Complete the grant application form

- Contact the Éco-quartier du Sud-Ouest to make an appointment and send your form to the following address: info@ecoquartiersudouest.com

- Present yourself at your appointment at 1990 de Maricourt Street (Jolicoeur metro) with your original legible bill and proof of residency. 

Find all the information here.

Form

The RCM of Marguerite-D'Youville offers a subsidy program for the purchase of durable feminine hygiene products on the following products :

- Washable menstrual underwear

- Menstrual cup

- Durable sanitary napkins

(Non-exhaustive list, see the form for more details). 

Financial Assistance :

The city reimburses 50% of the purchase cost, up to a maximum of $100 per application.

Eligibility Criteria :

- Be a resident of the municipality where the request is sent (MRC territory)

- Submitting the form and supporting documents

- Buy one or more durable feminine hygiene products (see list of accepted products)or

- Buying materials for making washable sanitary napkins

- Hand over your signed contract of engagement 

Form

The municipality Pointe-Claire offers grants for sustainable menstrual products on the following products :

- Washable diapers.- Feminine hygiene products.- Incontinence products. 

Financial Assistance :
The grant can cover up to 200$ per child and 100$ for people using feminine hygiene or incontinence products. 

To apply :

Within 3 months of purchase, complete the form below and add proof of your MULTI card. Then contact the Pointe-Claire City Hall One-Stop-Shop.

Form

The municipality of Prevost offers grants for sustainable menstrual products for all reusable menstrual hygiene products.

Financial Assistance :

The grant covers the purchase of up to 50% before taxes, up to a maximum of 100$ purchase per person.

To apply :

Fill out the form and complete it with the original purchase invoice and proof of residence.

Form

The city of Rosemère offers its citizens the possibility of obtaining a subsidy for the purchase of sustainable feminine hygiene products or fabrics for the manufacture of washable sanitary napkins. The city is proud to encourage this eco-responsible gesture!

The program covers the following hygiene products, designed to be washable and reusable:

Menstrual cups
Washable period underwear protector
Washable and reusable sanitary napkins

Financial aid :

The grant covers the purchase of up to $ 40 per 3-year period.

Steps :

Here are the documents to complete and attach to your request:

- Copy of invoices less than 3 months old on which is indicated the name of the company which made the sale and its GST and QST numbers;
- Proof of residence;
- Completed form

Send it all to loisirs@ville.rosemere.qc.ca or in person to the Community Services office located at 325, chemin de la Grande-Côte.

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The Municipality of Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez offers subsidies for sustainable sanitary products for all reusable menstrual hygiene products.

In order to reduce the burying of highly polluting disposable diapers and sanitary protection, the Municipality revised its subsidy program for the use of cloth diapers, implemented in 2012, by integrating sustainable feminine hygiene products.

In this sense, we offer our citizens a reimbursement of up to $ 125 per applicant and covering 50% of the purchase cost (upon presentation of the original dated invoices at the reception of the Town hall).

Sustainable Feminine Hygiene Products: Items eligible for reimbursement are menstrual cups, washable sanitary napkins, washable pantiliners, washable menstruation underwear, and the purchase of fabric for making washable sanitary napkins. A new reimbursement request can be made after two years for these products.

The Municipality of Saint-Hippolyte offers grants for sustainable menstrual products for all reusable menstrual hygiene products.

Financial Assistance :

To encourage the use of zero-waste everyday products, the Municipality of Saint-Hippolyte reimburses 50% of the cost of purchasing such products, up to a maximum of $100. per year per residence.

To apply :

Fill out the form and complete it with the original purchase invoice and proof of residence.

Form

The municipality of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu wishes to encourage more eco-responsible living habits by providing eligible residents with financial assistance for the purchase or rental of reusable hygiene products.

The programme covers the following hygiene products, designed to be washable and reusable :

- Sanitary napkins and pantyliners 

- Menstrual Cups

- Absorbent pants

Financial Assistance :
The grant covers the purchase of 50% of the acquisition or rental cost reusable hygienic products (before taxes). Financial assistance cannot exceed 100 per user. 

To apply :

Complete the form below and attach the following documents:

- Copy of proof of residence

- Copy of proof of purchase with applicable taxes 

Form

Arrondissement de Saint-Laurent, in collaboration with the VertCité organization, has set up three new financial assistance programs that will be available starting November 1 to encourage residents to reduce the amount of their waste materials and be better prepared for climate change.

In so doing, Saint-Laurent residents will be able to receive funds for the purchase of:

sustainable feminine hygiene products
environmentally-friendly hygiene products
emergency preparedness kits

Details

The municipality of Saint-Roch-de-L'Achigan offers subsidies for sustainable sanitary products for the following products:

- Washable menstrual pads

- Washable panty liner

- Menstrual cups. 

Financial Assistance :
The grant covers the purchase of 50% before taxes  within a limit of 50$ per person. 

To apply: 

Within 6 months of purchase, complete the form below and add proof of purchase dated and signed, as well as proof of residence.

Form

The city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield offers a subsidy program for the following reusable hygienic products:

Washable panties or sanitary napkins for menstruation
Menstrual cups

Financial aid :

The financial assistance granted to the eligible person corresponds to 50% of the acquisition cost, taking into account applicable taxes, up to a limit of $ 50 for one or more purchases for the reusable hygiene products component.

Procedure: complete the city form below, add the original invoice for each purchase, as well as proof of residence, and return it to the address indicated.

Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!

The Saguenay City offers grants for sustainable menstrual products on the following products :

- Menstrual panties

- Menstrual cups

- Washable menstrual pads

Financial Assistance :

Financial assistance of up to 50 $ for the purchase of durable hygiene products.

Only one financial assistance per citizen can be paid  and the amount of financial assistance must not exceed the purchase price. Please note that the claim must be made within 12 months of the date indicated on the proof of purchase.

To apply :

- Fill out the form

- Provide the following documents

- The purchase invoice(s) (purchase orders are not accepted)

- A copy of a proof of residence on the territory of the city of Saguenay (e.g. lease, tax account, identity card with address, driver's license)

- Your completed form

- Send all these documents* by email to aidefinanciere@eureko.ca or by visiting Eureko's office located at 397 Racine Street East in Chicoutimi. 

Form

This financial assistance program for purchasing sustainable hygiene products aims to:

Reduce single-use items (diapers, tampons, sanitary pads, etc.) at the source, and thus waste disposal;
Provide financial help to support people who want to take concrete action to reduce their ecological footprint;
Allocate funds from its recurrent annual budget of $40 000 on a first come first serve basis.

Details

The city of Sorel-Tracy offers subsidies for sustainable sanitary products for the following products:

Any reusable or washable menstrual protection products, for example:
Menstrual cup;
Washable sanitary napkins;
Reusable pantiliners;
Washable menstruation underwear (period panties);
Reusable tampon applicators.
Equipment for making such products;

Carrying pouches, to the extent that the financial assistance request includes other eligible products.

(Non-exhaustive list, see the form for more details).

AMOUNT REIMBURSED: 50% of the purchase cost, taxes included, up to a maximum of $ 50

Limit of one grant per year, per user.

Who can benefit?:

- Any user of eligible products, or any parent or legal guardian of such a user under the age of 18, who meets the following eligibility conditions:
- Be a citizen of Sorel-Tracy;
- Have made the purchase, in 2020, of eligible products, regardless of shape, make and model, including online purchases.

How to take advantage of it?

Send to the Recreation Department, within 6 months of purchasing the durable feminine hygiene products, the completed financial assistance application form and the required documents.

- The original invoice for the purchase of durable feminine hygiene products (photo or legible copy is accepted) must clearly state:
- the name and contact details of the retailer;
- the date of purchase;
- the make, model or name of the manufacturer;
- the amount of the purchase;
- Proof of payment.

Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!