Community Exit Ramp Challenge
April 1, 2026
East Hants non-profit community groups can earn grant funding by cleaning litter from the 100-series highway exit ramps leading into East Hants.
Held each spring and fall, the program supports up to 12 groups per year.
The approved 2026 grant amount is $750 per group.
Clean-Up Dates (Weekends Only)
Spring Session: April 18 – June 14
Fall Session: September 19 – November 15
Program Information
Please ensure you have the following information ready prior to registering:
Community Organization Information
- Name of organization
- Civic address
- Mailing address
Clean-Up Details
- Preferred clean-up date
- Preferred exit ramp
- Alternate exit ramp(s), if applicable
- Rain date
Additional Information
- Is this your group’s first time participating in the Community Exit Ramp Challenge?
- Photo from a past clean-up (if applicable)
Please review the following information prior to registration:
2021 – 2025 Stats
- 58 clean-ups completed
- 6 exit ramps included
- 5 ramps in Year 1
- 6 ramps after the Lantz exit opened
- 43 community groups participated
- $35,000 in grant funding provided
- 9,878 kg (9.88 tonnes / 21,777 lbs) of litter collected
Exit Ramp Challenge Registration
Want to earn $750 for your community group? Join the 2026 challenge!
