Subsidies will be provided to support initiatives to build systems for securing personnel, such as creating environments where people can continue working with peace of mind, and initiatives to improve the management of business offices for home-visit care services, where labor shortages are an urgent issue.
Hokkaido: FY2026 Support Program for Securing Home-Visit Care Service Provision Systems
October 20, 2026
Summary
Hokkaido provides subsidies for home-visit care service providers facing urgent labor shortages. The program supports workforce retention environments and management improvement initiatives.
Key Information
| Location | Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Nov 16, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥400,000 per business office |
| Subsidy Rate | Fixed amount *Upper limit varies depending on the project |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment, Management improvement and management strengthening |
| Eligible Expenses | Advertising expenses, Personnel expenses, Examination fees and course fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Long-term care facilities |
| Implementing Agency | Hokkaido |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/hf/khf/261998.html |