In areas affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, grants are provided to support the resumption of festivals so that festivals, a part of Ishikawa Prefecture’s local culture, can be passed on to future generations without being discontinued, and so that local communities can be rebuilt. Please submit the application form to the relevant department of the municipality where you reside or where your activities are based.
Ishikawa Prefecture: Regional Festival Relaunch Support Program (FY2026)
September 24, 2026
Summary
This program provides grants to support the resumption of festivals in areas affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. It aims to preserve local culture and rebuild community connections.
Key Information
| Location | Ishikawa |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 10/10 |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / Regional revitalization and community development / Support for disaster victims / Culture and traditions |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / Rental fees / Renovation costs / Equipment and consumables |
| Eligible Applicants | Cooperatives, organizations, and others / Neighborhood associations |
| Implementing Agency | Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/muse/chiiki_matsuri.html |