Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture: Joetsu City Regional Commercial Revitalization Project Subsidy (FY2026)

September 18, 2026

Summary

Joetsu City supports projects by shopping districts and commerce and industry organizations that promote commercial revitalization and have lasting effects on improving earning power. The subsidy covers up to ¥1,000,000 at a rate of 2/3.

Key Information

Location Joetsu City, Niigata
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥1,000,000
Subsidy Rate 2/3
Purpose Business improvement and strengthening; manufacturing and new product development; digitalization; market development and expansion
Eligible Expenses Expert fees; communication and transportation expenses; advertising expenses; production and development expenses; travel expenses; outsourcing expenses; rental fees; personnel expenses; equipment and consumables expenses
Eligible Applicants Cooperatives, organizations, and similar entities
Implementing Agency Joetsu City
Official Page https://www.city.joetsu.niigata.jp/soshiki/s-chukatsu/chiikisyougyou-kasseika.html

To revitalize shopping districts and promote commerce, this program supports projects undertaken by shopping districts, commerce and industry organizations, and similar entities that are expected to have lasting effects on improving earning power and whose effects will continue after the subsidized project has been completed.

Please consult the person in charge in advance to confirm whether the project you are considering qualifies as an eligible subsidized project.