Receive financial help with the purchase of your menstrual underwear
To help you save money and make the green transition, several municipalities/boroughs are now offering grants to encourage you to buy reusable sanitary products!
In order to encourage the use of reusable feminine hygiene products, which offer several environmental and economic benefits, the City of L'Assomptionprovides financial assistance for the purchase of these types of products.
The program covers the following hygiene products:
Washable underwear and pads for incontinence, bedwetting, or menstruation and the material needed to make such products
Financial assistance:
Financial assistance is 50% of the cost (after taxes) of a recognized product or products, up to a maximum of $50 per year, per residence.
Steps and eligibility:
To be eligible, applications must require a minimum refund 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.
In order 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 these types of products.
The program covers the following hygiene products:
Menstrual underwear
Menstrual cups
Washable sanitary pads
Washable panty liners
Washable incontinence protection
Financial assistance:
The grant covers 50% of the total amount spent on reusable feminine hygiene products for up to $75 (one grant per application).
Steps and eligibility:
To be eligible, you must reside in Beloeil and apply for the grant no later than 6 months after purchasing these products. The purchase must have been made after July 15, 2020.
Your application:
Complete the form (see button below) within 6 months of purchase
Attach the original purchase invoices
Attach proof of residence
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
The municipality of Ham-Nord offers grants for sustainable feminine hygiene sanitary products for the following products:
Washable sanitary pads
Washable panty liners
Menstrual cups
Absorbent underwear
Financial assistance:
The grant covers $75 per person for the purchase of one of these products. Only one grant per person is applicable and the amount of financial assistance must not exceed the cost of purchase.
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.
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
In Quebec, some municipalities are encouraging the purchase of sustainable sanitary products (example: cloth diapers, eco-friendly soaps, environmentally friendly and sustainable sanitary protections, etc.).
Their goal is to reduce the consumption of single-use pollutants. Waste management has become a problematic issue for municipalities. The solution is to reduce the production of waste at the source.
To encourage these responsible purchases, these municipalities have set up a grant program. On the presentation of a proof of purchase, you could benefit from a refund*.
And the good news is that menstrual panties and Mme L'Ovary kits are eligible for these refunds!
The City of Matane offers its residents a grant for reusable sanitary products for the following products:
Menstrual cups
Washable absorbent underwear
Washable sanitary pads
Washable panty liners
Financial assistance:
The grant offers a refund equivalent to 50%, before taxes, up to a maximum of fifty dollars ($50) per person.
Steps:
No later than 120 days (approximately 4 months) following the date of purchase, complete and send the form to the address indicated, adding the original invoice and proof of residence.
*The current rebate program ends on December 31, 2020.
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
The city of Rosemere offers its citizens the opportunity to receive a grant for the purchase of sustainable feminine hygiene products or fabrics to make washable sanitary pads. The city is proud to encourage this eco-friendly gesture!
The program covers the following hygiene products, designed to be washable and reusable:
Menstrual cups
Washable menstruation underwear
Panty liners
Washable and reusable sanitary pads
Financial assistance:
The grant covers the purchase of up to $40 per 3-year period.
Steps:
Here are the documents to complete and attach to your application:
Copy of invoices lessthan 3 months old with the name of the company that made the sale and its GST and QST numbers
Proof of residence
Completed form (link below)
Send it to [email protected] or in person at the Community Services office at 325 chemin de la Grande-Côte
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
The Municipality of Saint-George offers grants for sustainable sanitary products for all reusable menstrual hygiene products.
Financial assistance:
Residents of the City of Saint-Georges can benefit from financial assistance for the purchase of reusable feminine hygiene products. The refund will cover 50% of the cost for up to $50. Only one request per person will be allowed.
Steps:
Fill out the form and complete it with the original invoice, proof of residence, and photo ID
Send the required documents by email to: [email protected] or drop them off at City Hall.
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
The Municipality of Saint-Hippolyte offers grants for sustainable sanitary products for all reusable menstrual hygiene products.
Financial assistance:
To encourage the use of everyday zero waste products, the Municipality of Saint-Hippolyte reimburses 50% of the costs of purchasing such products, up to a maximum of $100 per year per residence.
Steps:
Fill out the form and complete it with the original invoice and proof of residence.
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
The Municipality of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu wants to encourage more eco-friendly lifestyles by providing eligible residents with financial assistance for purchasing or renting reusable sanitary products.
The program covers the following hygiene products, designed to be washable and reusable:
Menstrual cups
Absorbent underwear
Sanitary pads and panty liners
Financial assistance:
The grant covers up to 50% of the cost of purchasing or renting reusable sanitary products (before taxes). Financial assistance may not exceed $100 per person.
Steps:
Complete the following form and attach the following documents:
Copy of proof of residence
Copy of proof of purchase with applicable taxes
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
The City of Saguenayoffers grants for sustainable sanitary products for the following products:
Menstrual cups
Washable sanitary pads
Menstrual underwear
Financial assistance:
Financial assistance up to $50 for the purchase of sustainable hygiene products.
Only one financial grant per citizen can be paid, and the amount of financial assistance must not exceed the cost of purchase. It should be noted that the claim must be made within 12 months of the date indicated on the proof of purchase.
The financial assistance provided for the eligible person is 50% of the cost taking into account applicable taxes, up to a limit of $50 for one or more reusable sanitary products purchased.
Steps: Complete the form below, add the original invoice for each purchase, as well as proof of residence, and return it to the address listed.
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
The City of Vaudreuil-Dorionoffers grants for sustainable sanitary products for the following products:
Menstrual cups
Washable training pants
Washable underwear and pads for incontinence, bedwetting, or menstruation.
(Non-exhaustive list, see form for more details).
Financial assistance:
The city reimburses 50% of the costs of purchasing such products, up to a maximum of $100 per year per residence. The refund is increased to 75% if all products have been purchased from a Vaudreuil-Dorion company.
Eligibility criteria:
Purchase made from a Quebec-based company in the 12 months prior to the application. Documents to be provided.
Form and proof of residence.
Proof of purchase specifying the type or types of products purchased, the name and address of the company, GST and QST numbers, and the date of purchase
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
New! The City of Dorval now offers a financial assistance program aimed at promoting the use of various reusable sanitary products while encouraging Quebec-based companies.
The grant covers 50% of the cost of reusable sanitary products. Financial assistance is set at $225 per calendar year per residence.
Steps:
The application for financial assistance must be submitted to the Mayor's Office, in writing, using the prescribed form, no later than three (3) months after the acquisition of the product. Add the original purchase invoice or receipt (a Quebec-based company), as well as proof of residence.
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
Training pants
Washable sanitary pads and underwear
Menstrual cups
Incontinence and bedwetting underwear
Financial assistance:
Until December 31, 2020, grants will be offered to citizens to cover 50% of the costs associated with a new or used washable diaper rental service and the purchase of washable diapers or durable hygiene products.
The grant covers up to $75 per person for the purchase of one of these products.
No minimum purchase is required and welfare pricing is available for low-income families.
The grant covers the purchase of up to 50% for washable diapers, and 50% for feminine hygiene products.
Steps:
Within 3 months of the purchase, complete the form below, add date and signed proof of purchase, as well as proof of residence. Then contact the Côte-des-Neiges or Nôtre-Dame-de-Grâce eco-neighbourhoods.
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
Plateau Mont-Royal offers grants for sustainable sanitary products for the following products:
Sustainable menstrual hygiene products covered:
Menstrual cups
Washable sanitary pads
Washable sanitary underwear
Financial assistance:
$50 per woman (100 grants available).
Grants are fixed, and 30% of the total amount will be reserved for low-income individuals with incomes equal to or less $18,821 for a one-person household; $26,618 for two people; $32,600 for three people and $37,643 for a household of four of the previous year.
Only one grant per person will be awarded.
Steps:
Send the grant form with the required supporting documents.
The borough of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie is pleased to offer grants for the purchase of sustainable feminine hygiene products for the neighbourhood residents.
The program covers the following hygiene products:
Menstrual cups
Washable sanitary pads
Washable menstruation underwear
Financial assistance:
A grant of up to $40 is available to eligible individuals.
Steps:
Fill out the form and complete it with the original invoice and proof of residence.
Thank you for taking care of yourself and the planet!
*Financial assistance programs are available until the allocated municipal budget has been exhausted. You will find all of the information on the municipalities' websites.
More than just undies, it’s a commitment.
We believe that by 2020, it’s time that sustainable feminine hygiene products are more accessible. As committed women entrepreneurs, we have decided to take action and offer concrete solutions in this direction.
An initial estimate of the annual costs associated with disposable and sustainable feminine hygiene products was made as a reference. On an annual basis, comparing three generic products, and based on an average menstrual cycle, it is estimated that women pay an average of $70 for disposable feminine hygiene products.
Considering that washable products have a minimum lifespan of 5 years, and that washable underwear and sanitary pads can be cleaned once or twice during the menstrual cycle, the cost of acquiring these alternatives ranges from $35 to $430.
On an annual basis, the costs would be $39, which is less than the disposable alternatives.
However, the cost of purchasing can be a barrier to the adoption of sustainable feminine sanitary products. The grant helps to increase its accessibility, and several municipalities have already begun to do so in recent years.
In May 2020, armed with your signatures, the L’Ovary team presented a list of recommendations to encourage the city of Montreal to develop these grants.
Since then, a dozen new municipalities have opened this grant program.
