To support securing workers in the freight transportation industry, which is facing challenging business conditions due to soaring prices and other factors, an incentive payment will be provided when small and medium-sized freight vehicle transportation operators in the prefecture have their employees or other personnel obtain large vehicle, etc. driver's licenses.
Kanagawa Prefecture: FY2026 Large Vehicle, etc. Driver's License Acquisition Incentive
September 8, 2026
Summary
Kanagawa Prefecture provides incentive payments to small and medium-sized freight vehicle transportation operators that have employees or other personnel obtain large vehicle, etc. driver's licenses.
Key Information
| Location | Kanagawa |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 27, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥150,000 per person |
| Subsidy Rate | Fixed amount; maximum amount varies depending on the type of license |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / Business improvement and strengthening |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized businesses / Sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Kanagawa Large Vehicle, etc. Driver's License Acquisition Promotion Incentive Office |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/m2w/r8_oogata.html |