To prevent healthcare workers from leaving their jobs and promote their return to work, a portion of the operating costs is subsidized for hospital-based childcare centers operated by hospitals, clinics, and other medical institutions.
Fukuoka Prefecture: Subsidy for the Operating Costs of Hospital-Based Childcare Centers
October 10, 2026
Summary
Fukuoka Prefecture provides a subsidy for part of the operating costs of hospital-based childcare centers operated by hospitals, clinics, and other medical institutions to support healthcare workers’ continued employment and return to work.
Key Information
| Location | Fukuoka |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥158,000 per person |
| Subsidy Rate | 2/3; additional amounts may be added depending on the requirements |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / management improvement and strengthening |
| Eligible Expenses | Contracting costs / personnel costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Medical institutions |
| Implementing Agency | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/contents/byouinhoiku.html |