The purpose of this program is to support the rebuilding of businesses and achieve the prompt recovery of disaster-affected areas by having the national government and Kumamoto Prefecture support part of the expenses required to restore business facilities and equipment damaged by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
Kumamoto Prefecture: Kumamoto Business Restart Support Subsidy, First Round
October 3, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports part of the costs required to restore business facilities and equipment damaged by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, helping businesses restart and supporting the prompt recovery of affected areas.
Key Information
| Location | Kumamoto |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,500,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Small and medium-sized enterprises, etc.: 3/4; mid-sized enterprises and deemed mid-sized enterprises: 1/2; multiply affected businesses: 10/10, 3/4, or 1/2. The maximum amount varies depending on the eligible business. |
| Purpose | Management improvement and strengthening; support for disaster victims; capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs; building costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; small businesses; mid-sized enterprises |
| Implementing Agency | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.kumamoto.jp/soshiki/61/280961.html |