Ishikawa-ken Noto-cho: “Noto-cho わwai reconstruction support subsidy” (FY2019)

The Noto Town Livelihood Reconstruction Support Subsidy is a disaster recovery program implemented by Noto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture to support businesses affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake in rebuilding their operations. Eligible applicants include sole proprietors, small-to-medium enterprises, NPOs, and other business entities operating in Noto Town who have been damaged by the earthquake. The subsidy covers reconstruction of facilities and machinery, business continuity expenses, and other necessary costs for recovery, with the maximum subsidy amount and subsidy rate determined based on business scale and damage severity. Key requirements include proof of being a disaster-affected business operator in the target area, with guidance from the Chamber of Commerce and support organizations recommended. The program emphasizes rapid business recovery in the disaster-affected area through simplified application procedures and expert dispatch support systems.