This program aims to secure personnel engaged in nursing care and other services used by town residents and to improve and support the development of nursing care and welfare workers by subsidizing part of the expenses necessary for obtaining, maintaining, and renewing nursing care qualifications for residents and others who are willing to work at establishments providing nursing care and welfare services to town residents.
Hokkaido Kutchan Town: Care Worker Workforce Support Subsidy (FY2026)
October 17, 2026
Summary
Kutchan Town subsidizes part of the costs of obtaining, maintaining, and renewing nursing care qualifications. The program supports workforce development and employment in nursing care and welfare services.
Key Information
| Location | Kutchan Town, Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥100,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment |
| Eligible Expenses | Document purchase costs, Examination fees and course fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Kutchan Town |
| Official Page | https://www.town.kutchan.hokkaido.jp/work-industry/hukushi/ |