To promote the retention of human resources, the city provides subsidies covering part of the expenses for initiatives undertaken by small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses in the city to promote “diverse work styles.”
Hofu City: Subsidy for Promoting Diverse Work Styles (FY2026)
September 23, 2026
Summary
Hofu City provides a subsidy covering part of the costs incurred by local small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses promoting diverse work styles to help retain human resources.
Key Information
| Location | Hofu City, Yamaguchi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 29, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥50,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / Management improvement and strengthening |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / Materials purchase costs / Outsourcing costs / Rental fees / Examination and course fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Hofu City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.hofu.yamaguchi.jp/soshiki/24/tayou.html |