Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases

• Reimbursement of 50% of the purchase price (before taxes) for bidets, up to $50.
• Reimbursement of $50 for the purchase of a rainwater recovery barrel.
• Reimbursement of 50% of the purchase cost (before taxes) for reusable diapers or training pants, up to $100 per child (for children up to age 3).
• Financial assistance for ecological lawn care equipment: 50% of the purchase price (before taxes) for electric or manual mowers (maximum $75), 50% for electric trimmers (maximum $50), 100% for mulching blades (maximum $25).
• Reimbursement of up to 50% (before taxes) for reusable hygiene products, with a maximum of $100 per purchase.
• $50 reimbursement for ultra-low flow or dual-flush toilets, applicable to the first 75 applicants.
• Reimbursement of up to 50% (before taxes) for new bicycles (maximum $75) and up to $200 for new electric-assist bicycles, for a maximum of 15 requests accepted per year.
• Gift of a tree valued at $150 (taxes included) for new residential constructions or for the birth/adoption of a child in 2025.

• 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

• 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).

• 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).