Akabira City Subsidy for SMEs Affected by Rising Prices

1) Overview: Akabira City (Hokkaido) runs this subsidy, funded by the national priority-support local grant, to help SMEs sustain operations under rising prices. The Commerce/Labor/Tourism Division accepts Forms 1 and 2 with supporting documents. 2) Applicants: SMEs with a permanent location in Akabira City, operating ~6 months or more, intending to continue, with city tax obligations and not delinquents. JSIC A, B, P, S, T are excluded, as are agriculture/medical/welfare-relief recipients. 3) Content: Flat-rate continuity payment. Sole proprietors JPY 50,000, corporations JPY 100,000 base, plus JPY 10,000 per employment-insurance worker on April 1, 2026. Chamber members may omit some attachments. 4) Rates and schedule: No percentage rate; fixed amount (base + per-worker add-on, no cap). Window: May 1 - June 30, 2026. After the decision, payment is remitted to the designated account. Adult-entertainment, organized-crime, and certain religious/political activities are excluded.