To reduce the burden of energy expenses used in business operations for small and medium-sized businesses and other enterprises in the city affected by soaring energy prices, support payments will be provided using the national重点支援地方交付金.
Tochigi Prefecture Ashikaga City: Ashikaga City Support Payment for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Facing Rising Energy Costs (FY2026)
September 9, 2026
Summary
Ashikaga City provides support payments to local small and medium-sized businesses and other enterprises affected by soaring energy prices, helping reduce the burden of energy expenses used in their business operations.
Key Information
| Location | Ashikaga City, Tochigi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥60,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Corporate businesses: ¥60,000; Sole proprietors: ¥30,000 |
| Purpose | Business improvement and strengthening |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized businesses; sole proprietors; cooperatives, organizations, and others |
| Implementing Agency | Ashikaga City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.ashikaga.tochigi.jp/industory/000058/000303/p008402.html |