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Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases
Financial support for eco-friendly and sustainable product purchases
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 200
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
Matane, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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).
Frequently Asked Questions about the Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200 per project.
Who is eligible for the Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases program?
To be eligible for the Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases program, you must:
Submit an application to the Engineering and Environment Department with the completed and signed form
Attach the original invoice and proof of residence (tax bill, lease, or driver’s license)
One grant per residence, subject to available funds (first come, first served)
What expenses are eligible under Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases?
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).
Where is the Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases available?
The Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases?
Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases is funded by City of Matane