Shirakawa City subsidizes part of the renovation costs needed to create new stores and facilitate business succession through the effective use of vacant stores and other properties in the central urban area. Prior consultation is required.
| Location | Shirakawa City, Fukushima |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 24, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥3,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Machinaka Challenge Support (retail, food and beverage services): 2/3; Machinaka Challenge Support (other businesses): 1/2; Business Succession Support: 2/3 or 1/2; Store and Residence Separation Renovation Support: 1/2; maximum amounts vary depending on the project |
| Purpose | Business improvement and strengthening; regional revitalization and community development; new businesses and second ventures; business succession; use of vacant homes |
| Eligible Expenses | Building costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors; cooperatives, organizations, and other groups; corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Shirakawa City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.shirakawa.fukushima.jp/page/page006508.html |
To maintain and strengthen commercial activities and create vibrancy by effectively utilizing vacant stores and other properties in the central urban area, the city will subsidize part of the costs required for renovations to create new stores and facilitate business succession.
Prior consultation is required.