To create vibrancy in the central urban area and revitalize the local economy, the city provides subsidies for part of the expenses to organizations and other entities that carry out renovations and other work on vacant stores.
Niigata Prefecture Shibata City: Shibata City Central Urban Area Vacant Store Utilization Promotion Subsidy (FY2026)
September 29, 2026
Summary
Shibata City provides subsidies covering part of the expenses for organizations and other entities that renovate vacant stores to create vibrancy and revitalize the local economy.
Key Information
| Location | Shibata City, Niigata |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Feb 26, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No upper limit |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development; use of vacant houses |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria; communication and transportation costs; advertising costs; travel expenses; miscellaneous service costs; contract expenses; rental fees; insurance premiums, etc.; equipment expenses / consumables expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Unions, organizations, and similar entities; corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Shibata City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.shibata.lg.jp/kurashi/1013319/1028370.html |