Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamato Town: “Yamato Town Agricultural Successor Farming Grant” — Re-recruitment (FY2026)

October 6, 2026

Summary

Yamato Town provides a one-time farming grant to agricultural successors starting farming under their parent’s management and new entrants starting agricultural businesses.

Key Information

Location Yamato Town, Kumamoto
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Ongoing – Oct 16, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥700,000
Subsidy Rate Flat rate; maximum amount varies depending on the eligible business operator
Purpose Human resource development and employment; management improvement and strengthening; new businesses and second ventures; business succession
Eligible Applicants Agricultural corporations; individual farmers
Implementing Agency Yamato Town
Official Page https://www.town.kumamoto-yamato.lg.jp/kiji00310495/index.html

When an agricultural successor starts farming under their parent’s management, or when a new entrant starts a new agricultural business, a farming grant is provided once only at the time of starting farming.