Subsidies are provided for the costs of purchasing dried gourd when restaurants and food processing and sales businesses offer menus using dried gourd produced in Shimotsuke City.
Tochigi Prefecture Shimotsuke City: Shimotsuke City-Produced Dried Gourd Consumption Expansion Support Program (FY2026)
September 18, 2026
Summary
Restaurants and food processing and sales businesses can receive support for purchasing Shimotsuke-grown dried gourd used in menu offerings. The subsidy covers half of eligible costs, up to ¥20,000.
Key Information
| Location | Shimotsuke City, Tochigi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥20,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Manufacturing and new product development |
| Eligible Expenses | Raw material and material costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Businesses in the relevant region |
| Implementing Agency | Shimotsuke City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.shimotsuke.lg.jp/0381/info-0000009001-3.html#4b28-d949-2ee3-74d8-602e67ce91124096 |