Kawasaki City ESG Finance Promotion Subsidy (FY2026)

September 26, 2026

Summary

Kawasaki City provides subsidies for expenses related to obtaining external evaluations required for SMEs to receive ESG financing such as positive impact finance, sustainability-linked loans, and green loans. The program promotes the use of ESG finance and the introduction of ESG management.

Key Information

Location Kawasaki City Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki City Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City Tama Ward, Kawasaki City Miyamae Ward, Kawasaki City Asao Ward, Kanagawa
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Apr 17, 2026 – Mar 10, 2027
Max Subsidy Amount ¥1,000,000
Subsidy Rate 1/2
Purpose Business improvement and management strengthening
Eligible Expenses Outsourcing expenses
Eligible Applicants Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors
Implementing Agency Kawasaki City
Official Page https://www.city.kawasaki.jp/280/page/0000165383.html

The program aims to promote the use of ESG finance and the introduction of ESG management by small and medium-sized enterprises by providing subsidies for expenses related to obtaining external evaluations and other costs required when such enterprises receive positive impact finance, sustainability-linked loans, green loans, and other forms of financing from financial institutions.