Kumamoto Prefecture, Minamata City: Minamata City Support Payment for Senior Citizen Facilities and Other Facilities Affected by Rising Prices (FY2026)

September 22, 2026

Summary

Minamata City will provide support payments to senior citizen facilities and other facilities affected by rising prices for energy, food products, and other goods. The program aims to ensure a stable system for supporting older adults into the future.

Key Information

Location Minamata City, Kumamoto
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Aug 27, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥1,092,000 per location
Subsidy Rate Fixed amount; maximum varies by facility
Purpose Management improvement and strengthening
Eligible Expenses Utilities such as water and electricity; fuel costs
Eligible Applicants Care facilities; corporations
Implementing Agency Minamata City
Official Page https://www.city.minamata.lg.jp/kiji0034830/index.html

To ensure a stable system for supporting older adults into the future, support payments will be provided to senior citizen facilities and other facilities affected by rising prices for energy, food products, and other goods.