Partial subsidies are provided for the costs of new initiatives carried out by shopping districts and other organizations to revitalize local commerce.
Saitama Prefecture: FY2026 Regional Commerce and Shopping District Activities Support Project (Soft) Subsidy, Round 8
October 8, 2026
Summary
Saitama Prefecture provides partial subsidies for new initiatives by shopping districts and other organizations aimed at revitalizing local commerce. Eligible areas include management improvement, community revitalization, tourism, digital initiatives, market development, and the use of vacant houses.
Key Information
| Location | Saitama |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2・2/3; maximum amount varies by project |
| Purpose | Management improvement and strengthening; community revitalization and town development; tourism and inbound tourism; digital initiatives; market development and expansion; use of vacant houses |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria; document purchase costs; outsourcing costs; rental fees; insurance premiums and other costs; personnel expenses; equipment and consumables expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Unions, organizations, and others |
| Implementing Agency | Saitama Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0802/shogyo-sesaku.html |