Support for Mid- to Large-Scale Wooden Building Projects

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has opened the second application round for the Fiscal 2026 "Project for Promoting the Development of High-Quality Wooden Buildings, etc." The project supports initiatives that contribute to the dissemination of mid- to large-scale wooden buildings, which are expected to provide carbon storage and other benefits, toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

The application method, application period, and schedule for selection notices are provided, and applicants are directed to consult the attached documents for the application overview and eligible projects. The application period is from September 10 to October 16, Reiwa 8, and selection notices are scheduled to be issued in late November, Reiwa 8.

Through this project, initiatives that contribute to the dissemination of mid- to large-scale wooden buildings will be supported. The announcement highlights the carbon storage benefits expected from wooden buildings and positions the project as contributing to the achievement of carbon neutrality by 2050.

The name of the application program is the "Project for Promoting the Development of High-Quality Wooden Buildings, etc." Its activities consist of supporting initiatives that contribute to the dissemination of mid- to large-scale wooden buildings, which are expected to provide carbon storage and other benefits. Applicants should consult the application guidelines on the listed website. The application overview and eligible projects are provided in the attached documents.

A list of previously selected projects is available at the designated URL of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Inquiries should be directed to the Wooden Housing Promotion Office, Housing Production Division, Housing Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The telephone number is 03-5253-8111.