FY2026 Subsidy Program for Volunteer Activities Supporting Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, and Others — Round 2

October 8, 2026

Summary

This program supports and promotes social welfare volunteer activities for older adults, persons with disabilities, and others. Applications must be submitted to the relevant prefectural council of social welfare joint fundraising organization.

Key Information

Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥900,000
Subsidy Rate 9/10 (lower limit: ¥50,000)
Purpose Regional revitalization and community development / capital investment
Eligible Expenses Machinery and equipment costs / equipment disposal costs
Eligible Applicants Cooperatives, organizations, and others / nonprofit corporations
Implementing Agency Vehicle Racing Public Interest Funds Memorial Foundation
Official Page https://www.vecof.or.jp/post-3880/

The purpose of this program is to actively support and promote volunteer activities in social welfare for older adults, persons with disabilities, and others, thereby contributing to the realization of a society enriched in spirit.

Please submit the application form to the prefectural council of social welfare joint fundraising organization in the prefecture where the organization is located.