To establish a system that enables consumers to purchase attractive prefectural-produced rice safely and consistently, this program supports expenses related to the purchase of small rice milling machines and other equipment at agricultural produce direct-sales outlets in order to promote expanded local consumption.
Nagano Prefecture: FY2026 Support Subsidy for Expanding Local Consumption of Prefectural Rice — Second Call
September 14, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports the purchase of small rice milling machines and other equipment at agricultural produce direct-sales outlets to promote local consumption of Nagano-produced rice.
Key Information
| Location | Nagano |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / capital investment / market development and expansion |
| Eligible Expenses | Machinery and equipment expenses / construction expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Unions, organizations, and similar entities / corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Nagano Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.nagano.lg.jp/marketing/20260630.html |