Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture: Subsidy for Promoting the Use of Timber from Forest Fire-Damaged Areas

September 16, 2026

Summary

Ofunato City provides a fixed-amount subsidy to promote the effective use of timber produced from forests damaged by the 2025 large-scale wildfire.

Key Information

Location Iwate
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Apr 1, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027
Max Subsidy Amount ¥1,000,000
Subsidy Rate Fixed amount; the maximum amount varies depending on the location of the building
Purpose Regional revitalization and community development / Support for disaster victims / Capital investment
Eligible Expenses Construction costs / Building costs
Eligible Applicants Cooperatives, organizations, and similar entities / Corporations / Individuals
Implementing Agency Ofunato City
Official Page https://www.city.ofunato.iwate.jp/archive/p20260402153012

This program is implemented to promote the effective use of timber produced from forests damaged by the 2025 Ofunato City Large-Scale Wildfire.