Three new grant programs in Saint-Laurent
Saint-Laurent, March 28, 2023 â In order to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions on its territory, the Arrondissement de Saint-Laurent is adding three new grant programs for the population:
- Grants for the purchase of bicycles and bicycle equipment.
- Grant for eco-friendly home renovations
- Grant for the purchase of electric charging stations.
- Quote“Preserving the environment and preparing for climate change are concerns shared by the Saint-Laurent administration and the population. We know that it is through the multiplication of small gestures in our daily activities that we can collectively make a difference. This is why the borough introduced subsidy programs a few years ago and is now taking the opportunity to enhance them as summer approaches, a good time to cycle and start home renovations. We encourage the entire community to take advantage of these programs.“Alan DeSousa, Mayor of Saint-Laurent
- Bicycle and bicycle equipment grants
To support the use of bicycles as a means of active transportation, residents will be able to receive a subsidy covering 50% of the invoice up to $150 before taxes for the purchase of a used bicycle purchased from a social economy enterprise or a business located on the territory of Saint-Laurent, or up to $125 before taxes for a used bicycle purchased from an individual. A reimbursement covering 50% of the invoice up to $100 before taxes will also be granted for the purchase of a new bicycle or $250 before taxes for an electrically assisted bicycle. For the purchase of new or used equipment, an amount of up to $100 before taxes is provided.
The following products are eligible for these grants: used or new bicycles, conventional or electrically-assisted, studded or knobby tires, mudguards, infant and child bicycle seats, bicycle trailers and tow bars (commonly referred to as “giraffes”), bicycle bags or racks.
Eco-friendly home renovations grant
In order to encourage Saint-Laurent families to carry out renovations aimed at improving the energy performance of their homes, they will be able to obtain an amount of up to 25% of the total grant previously obtained under recognized Quebec and Canadian government programs, up to a maximum amount of $500 before taxes per residence. The work must, however, have received a grant under certain government programs.
Electric charging stations grant
Residents who have chosen to purchase an electric vehicle will be eligible for a grant to help cover the cost of purchasing and installing a charging station. The subsidy will be 35% of the amount of the subsidy previously obtained through the Government of Quebec’s Go Green program, up to a maximum of $210 before taxes per residence.
Please note that all of these programs offer increased financial support to low-income families.
More grants available
These three new programs are in addition to those already in place:
- Grant for the purchase of personal hygiene products
- Grant for the purchase of sustainable feminine hygiene products
- Grant for the use of cloth diapers for babies
- Grant for the purchase of an emergency preparedness kit
- Grant for the use of environmentally friendly household equipment
- Grant for the use of fuel-free residential landscape maintenance equipment
Climate Emergency Plan 2021-2030
These grants respond to the objectives of the Saint-Laurent Climate Emergency Plan 2021-2030, which aims to implement initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced on the territory of Saint-Laurent and to increase the community’s resilience to climate change.
Related link
Green programs in Saint-Laurent (Montreal.ca)
