For the purpose of promoting commerce in the city, subsidies are provided when shopping districts and similar organizations install streetlights, security cameras, and other facilities.
Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture: Shopping District Joint Facility Subsidy and Electricity Cost Subsidy (Shopping District Joint Facility Subsidy) (FY2027)
September 15, 2026
Summary
Kumamoto City provides subsidies to shopping districts and similar organizations that install streetlights, security cameras, and other shared facilities. The program supports regional revitalization, community development, facility investment, and crime prevention and disaster preparedness.
Key Information
| Location | Kumamoto Chuo Ward, Kumamoto Higashi Ward, Kumamoto Nishi Ward, Kumamoto Minami Ward, Kumamoto Kita Ward, Kumamoto |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/3 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / Facility investment / Crime prevention, disaster preparedness, and BCP |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs / Construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Cooperatives, organizations, and similar entities |
| Implementing Agency | Kumamoto City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kumamoto.jp/kiji00361594/index.html |