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Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Financial support for eco-friendly and sustainable product purchases
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Matane Grant Programs for Eco-Friendly Purchases offer financial assistance of up to $200 to support the acquisition of sustainable products, such as reusable hygiene items, eco-friendly lawn equipment, bidets, water-saving toilets, new bicycles, and rainwater barrels. The program aims to promote environmentally responsible purchases and sustainable living practices among residents.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- La Matanie
- Matane
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Activities funded
- Purchase and implementation of eco-friendly household equipment and hygiene products.
- Acquisition of sustainable lawn maintenance tools and technologies.
- Adoption of reusable hygiene products to reduce environmental impact.
- Initiatives promoting sustainable mobility, including the purchase of new bicycles or electric-assist bicycles.
- Tree planting initiatives linked to new residential construction or significant life events (birth or adoption).
Eligibility
- The application must be submitted to the Service du génie et de l’environnement with all required supporting documents (completed form, original invoice, and proof of residence).
- Subsidies are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and only one grant is available per residence.
- Eligibility is limited to specific eco-friendly product or equipment purchases as outlined in the program (e.g., durable hygiene products, ecological maintenance equipment, new bicycles, ultra low-flow toilets).
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of bidets (up to 50% of cost, maximum $50 per unit, before taxes)
- Purchase of rainwater recovery barrels (up to $50 per barrel)
- Purchase of reusable or washable diapers and training pants for children (up to 50% of cost, maximum $100 per child, before taxes)
- Purchase of eco-friendly lawn care equipment, including:
- Electric (corded/battery) or manual/reel lawn mowers (up to 50% of cost, maximum $75)
- Electric (corded/battery) trimmers (up to 50% of cost, maximum $50)
- Mulching blades for mowers or lawn tractors (up to 100% of cost, maximum $25)
- Purchase of reusable hygiene products, including:
- Washable diapers (if not already claimed under the children’s program)
- Incontinence underwear
- Washable nursing pads
- Menstrual cups
- Washable absorbent underwear
- Washable sanitary pads
- Washable pantyliners
- Washable handkerchiefs
- Washable toilet paper (up to 50% of cost, maximum $100, before taxes)
- Purchase of ultra-low-flush toilets (4.8 litres or less, or dual flush) (up to $50 per unit)
- Purchase of new bicycles (classic or electric-assist) (up to 50% of cost, maximum $75 for classic, $200 for electric-assist, before taxes)
- Tree donation valued at $150 (taxes included) for new residential construction or following the birth or adoption of a child
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Matane
Selection criteria
- Grants are awarded on a first come, first served basis.
- A limit of one grant per residence applies.
- For certain measures, such as the rebate for ultra-low-flow toilets, only the first applications (e.g.: first 75) are accepted.
- A maximum number of applications accepted annually for certain categories (e.g.: 15 applications for new or electric-assist bicycles).
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility for the grant
- Identify your eligibility for one of the eco-friendly purchase grants
- Review available subventions and select the one that fits your needs
2
Gather required documents
- Collect the required documents for your application
- Prepare a completed and signed application form
- Obtain the original invoice for eco-friendly products purchased
- Gather proof of residency (tax bill, lease, or driver's license copy)
3
Send application and documents
- Submit your application to the Engineering and Environment Service
- Attach all required supporting documents with your application
Additional information
- Subsidies are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to a limited number of grants per program.
- A limit of one subsidy per residence applies for most eco-friendly purchasing programs.
- Specific annual limits exist for certain grants, such as a maximum of 15 requests per year for new or electric-assist bicycle subsidies.
- Some measures are newly enhanced in 2025, based on recommendations from the Environmental Advisory Committee (CCE).
