By promoting the utilization of vacant stores in the city's central urban area, this program aims to put a stop to the current progression of shuttered shopping streets, create appeal and vibrancy in the shopping district, and revitalize the local community.
Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture: Koide Downtown Vacant Store Utilization Promotion Subsidy (FY2026)
September 19, 2026
Summary
This subsidy promotes the use of vacant stores in Uonuma City’s central urban area to prevent the decline of shopping streets and revitalize the local community.
Key Information
| Location | Uonuma City, Niigata |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥2,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Store Utilization Renovation Support Program: 2/3; Property Leasing Support Program: 10/10 and 1/2; Owned Property Renovation Support Program: 1/2; maximum amounts vary depending on the program and eligible applicant |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / New business and second business launch / Use of vacant houses |
| Eligible Expenses | Rent / Equipment disposal costs / Building costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / Corporations / Pre-startup applicants |
| Implementing Agency | Uonuma City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.uonuma.lg.jp/site/shigoto-net/1033400.html |