Nagano Prefecture Shiojiri City: Shiojiri City Interest Subsidy for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Facing Rising Prices

October 14, 2026

Summary

Shiojiri City subsidizes part of the interest on certain prefectural program loans used by local small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors affected by rising prices. The subsidy supports cash flow and management improvement.

Key Information

Location Shiojiri City, Nagano
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Apr 1, 2026 – TBD
Max Subsidy Amount No maximum limit
Subsidy Rate 0.4%
Purpose Management improvement and strengthening
Eligible Expenses Interest
Eligible Applicants Small and medium-sized enterprises, Sole proprietors
Implementing Agency Shiojiri City
Official Page https://www.city.shiojiri.lg.jp/soshiki/29/66942.html

To support the cash flow of small and medium-sized businesses and other enterprises in the city that have been significantly affected by the recent rapid rise in prices and other factors, the city will subsidize part of the interest on loans for businesses that have used certain types of loans under the prefectural financing program.