Gunma Prefecture: "Safety Equipment Promotion Grant" (FY2019)

This is a Gunma Prefecture subsidy program that promotes the introduction of safety devices and machinery to prevent workplace accidents among SMEs and small business operators in the prefecture. Eligible businesses span multiple industries including manufacturing, construction, transport, wholesale/retail, and service sectors. The program covers purchase costs and installation expenses for safety and accident-prevention devices, with a typical subsidy rate of around 50% and caps varying by business scale and device type. Applicants must be SMEs based in Gunma Prefecture with established occupational health and safety management systems in place. As application deadlines and available slots are limited, early consultation with Gunma Labor Committee or local Chambers of Commerce is strongly recommended.