To promote the use of public transportation and revitalize local communities, a program is being implemented to subsidize expenses incurred when local activity organizations and other groups operating within the area use public transportation within the Hiroshima Wide-Area Urban Sphere for exchanges between organizations, exhibiting at events, inspections of local resources, and other activities.
Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture: “Hiroshima Wide-Area Urban Sphere Exchange Activity Promotion Project (Activity Month: December)” (FY2026)
September 24, 2026
Summary
This program subsidizes public transportation expenses for local activity organizations and other groups conducting exchanges, event exhibitions, and local resource inspections within the Hiroshima Wide-Area Urban Sphere. It aims to promote public transportation use and revitalize local communities.
Key Information
| Location | Etajima City, Hiroshima |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥200,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Exchange activities: 10/10; Independent activities: 1/2; *The maximum amount varies depending on the activity. |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development |
| Eligible Expenses | Travel expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Cooperatives, organizations, and other groups / residents’ associations |
| Implementing Agency | Etajima City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.etajima.hiroshima.jp/cms/articles/show/9845 |