Supporting Civic Groups Along the Hankyu Hanshin Lines Together with Group Employees: Recipients of the 17th 'Hankyu Hanshin Future Dream and Town Fund' Grants Announced!
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings has decided to award a total of 9 million yen in grants to 15 civic groups along its railway lines through the 'Future Dream and Town Fund'.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 23:48
The Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Group has been accepting applications since last September for the 17th 'Hankyu Hanshin Future Dream and Town Fund' grant program for civic groups. From a total of 64 applicants, we have decided to award a total of 9 million yen to 15 organizations that engage in 'regional environmental development' and 'nurturing the next generation,' contributing to either UN SDG Goal 4: 'Quality Education' or Goal 11: 'Sustainable Cities and Communities.'
This grant program has been implemented since fiscal 2009 as part of our group's social contribution initiative, the 'Hankyu Hanshin Future Dream and Town Project.' The funds are sourced from donations by our group employees, matched by an equal contribution from the company. To date, we have provided a cumulative total of 136.06 million yen to 228 organizations.
The group remains committed to this program to contribute to the revitalization of the areas along our lines and the achievement of the SDGs through ongoing support for civic groups.
The overview is as follows:
■ Total Grant Amount
9 million yen (Breakdown: 4.5 million yen from group employee donations, 4.5 million yen from company matching funds)
*Grants were presented on March 25, 2026.
■ About the 'Hankyu Hanshin Future Dream and Town Fund' Grant Program
The program provides funding to civic groups along the Hankyu Hanshin lines that work on 'regional environmental development' or 'nurturing the next generation,' using funds from employee donations and company matching. A key feature is that it focuses on groups operating specifically along our lines, and the group also provides support in terms of public relations. Currently, approximately 1,400 group employees participate in the fund. (Website: https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/yume-machi/kikin.html)
■ Our Vision for This Program
Every town has civic groups dedicated to solving social issues, but many are small and lack recognition, making it difficult to attract volunteers. Furthermore, even those who wish to support such activities may hesitate to donate to organizations they are unfamiliar with...