IHE Gardens in Residence

International Horticulture Expo: Gardens in Residency

Use this form to apply for a 4–6 day programming residency in the U.S. exhibit at GREENxEXPO 2027. Read the application guide before you begin. Fields marked * are required.
Funding notice — please read before applying
No monetary support from APGA or USBG can be guaranteed at this time. Participating gardens are expected to cover their own travel, staffing, accommodation, and material costs. APGA is actively pursuing funding and will share updates as they become available. By submitting this application, you confirm your institution has read and understood this.

Selection criteria

Applications are evaluated on four criteria. Keep these in mind as you complete each section.

01
Alignment with exhibit story
Connects to "The Pursuit of Happiness" and reflects the diversity and impact of American public gardens.

02
Cultural sensitivity
Content is accessible and engaging for a primarily Japanese-speaking audience.

03
Financial feasibility
Budget is realistic and the garden demonstrates capacity to commit financially.

04
Strategic partnerships
Collaborations with other gardens or outside organizations are weighted significantly more favorably.

Timeline

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Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with timing preferences most likely to be met for those who submit early. Final deadline for consideration will be September 30th, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. (23:59:59) EST

Notification of Acceptance: No later than the end of October 2026

Organization Information
Organization Name
Full legal name of your organization
Primary Contact Name
First Last
Primary Contact Title
e.g. Director of Education
Primary Contact Email
example@example.com
Primary Contact Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Organization Annual Operating Budget
U.S. Region Represented
Select the region your garden primarily represents.
Brief institutional description
Do you have a Japanese sister garden or sister city?
Does any team member speak Japanese?

Content Themes
Choose one primary content theme and up to two additional content themes that describe your submission.
Primary Content Theme
Additional Content Themes

Other

Program Description
Picture a visitor approaching your activation with no prior knowledge of your garden. What do they see? What do they do? What do they leave with? Write your answers with that person in mind.
Activity Description

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Programming Timeline

Minimum 5 hours of active visitor engagement per day is required.0/5000
Impact

0/5000
Visual Strategy

0/5000
Cultural Connection

0/2500

Team & Partnerships
Number of representatives traveling
This helps with hotel block planning and on-site logistics. You may update this after acceptance.
On-Site Team
Partnerships & Collaborators

Residency Preferences
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Earlier submissions receive priority for preferred dates. Provide three options in order of preference.
Preferred Residency Length
Choice 1: Preferred Month or Dates for Residency
Choice 2: Preferred Month or Dates for Residency
Choice 3: Preferred Month or Dates for Residency
Additional scheduling notes

Operational Requests
Your activation space is approximately the size of a 6' table or activity cart. Power and AV access cannot be guaranteed. Design your programming to function without electricity or storage — but list all requests below so the Programming Committee can plan accordingly.
Power & AV Requests
Storage Requests
Contingency Plan
Other

Budget
Provide a realistic estimate of total projected costs.

Download the budget worksheet here.
Estimated Budget Template Upload

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Total Projected Cost / Total Project Expense (USD$)
Funding acknowledgment
Organization Approval
Additional Comments
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International Horticulture Expo: Gardens in Residency

Organization Information

Content Themes

Program Description

Team & Partnerships

Residency Preferences

Operational Requests

Budget