This program provides support for expenses required for equipment repairs and other purposes, with the aim of ensuring the provision of stable medical and welfare services and the continuation of operations at medical institutions and social welfare facilities in the prefecture that are particularly severely affected by soaring utility and water charges and other costs.
Niigata Prefecture: Emergency Subsidy Program for Soaring Utility Costs at Medical Institutions and Social Welfare Facilities (FY2026)
September 16, 2026
Summary
Niigata Prefecture provides support for expenses such as equipment repairs to help medical institutions and social welfare facilities maintain stable services and continue operations amid soaring utility and water costs.
Key Information
| Location | Niigata |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 9, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥8,500 per bed |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (the subsidy standard amount may vary depending on the facility) |
| Purpose | Management improvement and strengthening; capital investment; productivity improvement and operational efficiency |
| Eligible Expenses | Communication and transportation expenses; outsourcing expenses; rental fees; insurance premiums and other expenses; raw material and material costs; construction costs; equipment and consumables |
| Eligible Applicants | Care facilities; medical institutions; facilities for persons with disabilities |
| Implementing Agency | Niigata Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/sec/fukushihoken/setubihosyuu.html |