Types of Government Subsidies and Grants - INI

[item.small-business-sustaining-subsidy]
code=001
slug=small-business-sustaining-subsidy
name=Small Business Sustaining Subsidy
description=A subsidy to support small businesses in sales channel development, operational efficiency, and productivity improvement.
category=SME Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円
maxAmount_value=2000000
sourceUrl=https://jizokuka-hojyokin.jp/
subsidyRate=2/3（賃上げ特例の赤字事業者は3/4）
target=Small businesses (20 or fewer employees or 5 or fewer employees)

[item.it-introduction-subsidy]
code=002
slug=it-introduction-subsidy
name=IT Introduction Subsidy
description=A subsidy to support operational efficiency and DX promotion through IT tool introduction for SMEs and small businesses.
category=SME Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円
maxAmount_value=1500000
sourceUrl=https://it-shien.smrj.go.jp/
subsidyRate=1/2（最低賃金近傍事業者は2/3）
target=SMEs and small businesses

[item.monozukuri-subsidy]
code=003
slug=monozukuri-subsidy
name=Monozukuri (Manufacturing) Subsidy
description=A subsidy to support productivity improvement and development of new products and services in manufacturing, commerce, and service industries.
category=SME Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円
maxAmount_value=12500000
sourceUrl=https://monodzukuri-subsidy.jp/
subsidyRate=2/3（小規模事業者は3/4）
target=SMEs in manufacturing, commerce, and service industries

[item.business-restructuring-subsidy]
code=004
slug=business-restructuring-subsidy
name=Business Restructuring Subsidy
description=A subsidy to support business restructuring including new businesses, DX, and green investments.
category=SME Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円
maxAmount_value=150000000
sourceUrl=https://jigyou-saikouchiku.go.jp/
subsidyRate=1/2～1/3（賃上げ実施で2/3～1/2）
target=SMEs and mid-sized companies

[item.energy-efficiency-subsidy]
code=005
slug=energy-efficiency-subsidy
name=Energy Efficiency and Non-Fossil Energy Conversion Subsidy
description=A subsidy to support investment in energy-efficient equipment and non-fossil energy equipment upgrades.
category=GX and Environmental Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry - Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円
maxAmount_value=1500000000
sourceUrl=https://syouenehojyokin.sii.or.jp/
subsidyRate=1/2～1/3（中小企業は1/2、大企業は1/3）
target=Corporations and sole proprietors operating in Japan

[item.employment-adjustment-subsidy]
code=006
slug=employment-adjustment-subsidy
name=Employment Adjustment Subsidy
description=A system that subsidizes part of wages when employers implement temporary layoffs, training, or transfers in response to economic fluctuations.
category=Employment Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円/日
maxAmount_value=8870
sourceUrl=https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/koyou/kyufukin/index.html
subsidyRate=中小企業2/3、大企業1/2
target=Employers (all sizes)

[item.child-rearing-green-housing]
code=007
slug=child-rearing-green-housing
name=Child-rearing Green Housing Support Program
description=A subsidy to support the construction and renovation of energy-efficient housing for families with children.
category=Housing Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円
maxAmount_value=1600000
sourceUrl=https://kosodate-green.mlit.go.jp/
subsidyRate=定額（住宅タイプにより異なる）
target=Households building or renovating homes

[item.window-renovation-2025]
code=008
slug=window-renovation-2025
name=Advanced Window Renovation 2025 Program
description=A subsidy to support renovation to high-performance windows.
category=Housing Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of the Environment
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円
maxAmount_value=0
sourceUrl=https://window-renovation2025.env.go.jp/
subsidyRate=定額（工事内容により異なる）
target=Homeowners renovating windows

[item.pregnancy-support-grant]
code=009
slug=pregnancy-support-grant
name=Pregnancy Support Grant (Childbirth and Childcare Support Delivery Fund)
description=A grant to support pregnant women with childbirth and childcare.
category=Childcare Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円（単胎の場合）
maxAmount_value=100000
sourceUrl=https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kodomo/kodomo_kosodate/
subsidyRate=定額給付
target=Pregnant women

[item.post-birth-childcare-leave-benefit]
code=010
slug=post-birth-childcare-leave-benefit
name=Post-Birth Childcare Leave Support Benefit
description=A newly established benefit to promote childcare leave uptake by men.
category=Childcare Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円
maxAmount_value=0
sourceUrl=https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kodomo/kodomo_kosodate/
subsidyRate=休業前賃金の13%（最大28日間）
target=Parents taking childcare leave

[item.childcare-reduced-hours-benefit]
code=011
slug=childcare-reduced-hours-benefit
name=Childcare Reduced Working Hours Benefit
description=A benefit paid to workers on reduced hours to care for children under 2 years old.
category=Childcare Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円/月
maxAmount_value=471393
sourceUrl=https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kodomo/kodomo_kosodate/
subsidyRate=時短勤務中賃金の10%
target=Workers on reduced hours caring for children under 2

[item.child-allowance]
code=012
slug=child-allowance
name=Child Allowance
description=An allowance paid to guardians raising children.
category=Childcare Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円/月（第3子以降）
maxAmount_value=30000
sourceUrl=https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kodomo/kodomo_kosodate/
subsidyRate=定額給付
target=Guardians raising children

[item.startup-subsidy]
code=013
slug=startup-subsidy
name=Startup Subsidy (Small Business Sustaining Subsidy - Startup Type)
description=A subsidy to support businesses within 3 years of startup.
category=Startup Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円
maxAmount_value=2000000
sourceUrl=https://jizokuka-hojyokin.jp/
subsidyRate=2/3
target=Businesses within 3 years of startup

[item.childcare-leave-benefit]
code=014
slug=childcare-leave-benefit
name=Childcare Leave Benefit
description=A benefit paid to workers during childcare leave.
category=Childcare Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円/月
maxAmount_value=323811
sourceUrl=https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kodomo/kodomo_kosodate/
subsidyRate=休業開始から180日目まで67%、181日目以降50%
target=Workers on childcare leave

[item.hot-water-energy-saving-2025]
code=015
slug=hot-water-energy-saving-2025
name=Hot Water Energy Saving 2025 Program
description=A subsidy to support replacement with energy-efficient water heaters.
category=Housing Support
managingAuthority=Ministry of the Environment
maxAmount_currency=JPY
maxAmount_unit=円
maxAmount_value=0
sourceUrl=https://www.env.go.jp/
subsidyRate=定額（機器により異なる）
target=Homeowners replacing water heaters