To promote business openings in the central urban area, create vibrancy, and revitalize the local economy, a portion of the expenses will be subsidized for organizations that conduct events and other activities utilizing vacant stores and unused land.
Niigata Prefecture Shibata City: Shibata City Central Urban Area Vacant Store Utilization Subsidy (FY2026)
September 29, 2026
Summary
Shibata City provides a subsidy covering part of the expenses for organizations that conduct events and other activities using vacant stores and unused land in the central urban area. The program aims to promote new business openings, 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 | ¥400,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Local revitalization and community development / New businesses and second ventures / Use of vacant homes |
| Eligible Expenses | Communication and transportation expenses / Advertising expenses / Miscellaneous service expenses / Outsourcing expenses / Rental fees / Insurance premiums, etc. / Equipment expenses and consumable expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / Cooperatives, organizations, and others |
| Implementing Agency | Shibata City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.shibata.lg.jp/kurashi/1013319/1024971.html |