Okinawa Prefecture: New Farmer Support Project (Farming Preparation Funds), 2nd Round (FY2026)

September 15, 2026

Summary

This program provides Farming Preparation Funds to people wishing to become new farmers before starting farming, helping encourage young people to enter farming and increase the number of new young farmers.

Key Information

Location Okinawa
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Sep 7, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥1,650,000 per person
Subsidy Rate Fixed amount
Purpose Business startup, entrepreneurship, and venture businesses; human resource development and employment
Eligible Expenses Training expenses
Eligible Applicants Before starting a business
Implementing Agency Okinawa Prefecture
Official Page https://www.pref.okinawa.lg.jp/shigoto/nogyo/1010390/1041368.html

By providing Farming Preparation Funds under the New Farmer Support Project to people wishing to become new farmers before starting farming, this program aims to encourage young people’s desire to enter farming and lead to an increase in new young farmers.