Subsidies are provided to businesses and other operators implementing initiatives at food retail stores and other establishments in the city that contribute to reducing disposable plastic containers and packaging used when selling food products, such as unpackaged sales and bulk sales. *If submitting in person, please be sure to make a reservation by telephone in advance.
Kyoto City Subsidy for Reducing Disposable Plastics at Retail Stores
October 14, 2026
Summary
Kyoto City subsidizes part of the expenses for initiatives at food retailers and other establishments that reduce disposable plastic containers and packaging used in food sales.
Key Information
| Location | Kita Ward, Kamigyo Ward, Sakyo Ward, Nakagyo Ward, Higashiyama Ward, Yamashina Ward, Shimogyo Ward, Minami Ward, Ukyo Ward, Nishikyo Ward, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No maximum limit |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development, Environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria, Communication and transportation expenses, Outsourcing expenses, Rental fees, Equipment costs, Consumable supplies costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors, Cooperatives and organizations, Corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Kyoto City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kankyo/page/0000358845.html |