Applications Open for "Three Urban Greening Awards" - The 46th Green City Award, The 37th Green Environment Plan Grand Prize, The 25th Greening Technology Contest (April 1 - June 30, 2026)
The Organization for Urban Greenery and Parks has opened applications for its "Three Urban Greening Awards," including a special project offering 25 million yen in grants for the GREEN×EXPO 2027 venue.
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The Organization for Urban Greenery and Parks (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) is holding the "Three Awards for Urban Greenery" ("Green City Award," "Green Environment Plan Grand Prize," and "Greenery Technology Contest") with the aim of preserving "urban greenery" that brings richness and comfort to people's lives and contributes to curbing global warming and biodiversity, and promoting greenery.
In addition, as a special project for the Dai-ichi Life Award in the Symbol Garden category of the "Green Environment Plan Grand Prize," "The Garden of Life" will be implemented for this year only. This project is soliciting greenery plans, such as gardens, for the GREEN×EXPO 2027 (International Horticultural Exposition 2027) venue.
Applications for the "Three Awards for Urban Greenery" will be accepted from April 1 to June 30, 2026. We look forward to applications from many people across the country, including civic groups, businesses, and government agencies.
## 1. The 46th "Green City Award"
Organizers: Organization for Urban Greenery and Parks
Special Sponsor: Dai-ichi Life Foundation
Awards: Various awards, including the Prime Minister's Award (activity grants will be awarded to winning organizations in the Green Citizen Collaboration category).
About the Green City Award (Click here for details)
## 2. The 37th "Green Environment Plan Grand Prize"
Organizers: Organization for Urban Greenery and Parks, Dai-ichi Life Foundation
### (1) Symbol Garden Category Dai-ichi Life Award Special Project "The Garden of Life"
We are soliciting greenery plans, such as gardens, for the GREEN×EXPO 2027 venue.
Grant amount: Up to 25 million yen / Number of grants: 1 / Theme: "The Garden of Life"
Organizers: Organization for Urban Greenery and Parks, Dai-ichi Life Foundation, International Horticultural Exposition 2027 Association
### (2) Symbol Garden Category
We are soliciting plans to create green spaces that will be symbols of the region.
Grant amount: Up to 10 million yen / Number of grants: 2 / Awards: Various awards, including the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award
### (3) Pocket Garden Category
We are soliciting plans to create familiar and everyday green spaces.
Grant amount: Up to 1.5 million yen / Number of grants: 10 / Awards: Various awards, including the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award
About the Green Environment Plan Grand Prize (Click here for details)
## 3. The 25th "Greenery Technology Contest"
Organizers: Organization for Urban Greenery and Parks
Special Sponsor: Dai-ichi Life Foundation
Sponsor: Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.
Awards: Various awards, including the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award and the Minister of the Environment Award
About the Greenery Technology Contest (Click here for details)
Press Release Materials
In addition, as a special project for the Dai-ichi Life Award in the Symbol Garden category of the "Green Environment Plan Grand Prize," "The Garden of Life" will be implemented for this year only. This project is soliciting greenery plans, such as gardens, for the GREEN×EXPO 2027 (International Horticultural Exposition 2027) venue.
Applications for the "Three Awards for Urban Greenery" will be accepted from April 1 to June 30, 2026. We look forward to applications from many people across the country, including civic groups, businesses, and government agencies.
## 1. The 46th "Green City Award"
Organizers: Organization for Urban Greenery and Parks
Special Sponsor: Dai-ichi Life Foundation
Awards: Various awards, including the Prime Minister's Award (activity grants will be awarded to winning organizations in the Green Citizen Collaboration category).
About the Green City Award (Click here for details)
## 2. The 37th "Green Environment Plan Grand Prize"
Organizers: Organization for Urban Greenery and Parks, Dai-ichi Life Foundation
### (1) Symbol Garden Category Dai-ichi Life Award Special Project "The Garden of Life"
We are soliciting greenery plans, such as gardens, for the GREEN×EXPO 2027 venue.
Grant amount: Up to 25 million yen / Number of grants: 1 / Theme: "The Garden of Life"
Organizers: Organization for Urban Greenery and Parks, Dai-ichi Life Foundation, International Horticultural Exposition 2027 Association
### (2) Symbol Garden Category
We are soliciting plans to create green spaces that will be symbols of the region.
Grant amount: Up to 10 million yen / Number of grants: 2 / Awards: Various awards, including the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award
### (3) Pocket Garden Category
We are soliciting plans to create familiar and everyday green spaces.
Grant amount: Up to 1.5 million yen / Number of grants: 10 / Awards: Various awards, including the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award
About the Green Environment Plan Grand Prize (Click here for details)
## 3. The 25th "Greenery Technology Contest"
Organizers: Organization for Urban Greenery and Parks
Special Sponsor: Dai-ichi Life Foundation
Sponsor: Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.
Awards: Various awards, including the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award and the Minister of the Environment Award
About the Greenery Technology Contest (Click here for details)
Press Release Materials
FAQ
What are the "Three Awards for Urban Greenery"?
These are a collective term for the "Green City Award," "Green Environment Plan Grand Prize," and "Greenery Technology Contest," aimed at preserving and promoting urban greenery.
What is the special project for GREEN×EXPO 2027?
It's a call for garden and greening plans for the International Horticultural Exposition 2027 venue, offering grants of up to 25 million yen.
What is the application period?
Applications are accepted from organizations nationwide from April 1 to June 30, 2026.