Kagoshima Prefecture Amami City: "A subsidy for the development of Amami-shi's prosperity store"≪2nd≫ (FY2019)

This is a regional revitalization subsidy program launched by Amami City in Kagoshima Prefecture to support the development of thriving businesses, targeting retail shops and food service establishments seeking to improve management and increase sales. Eligible applicants are small-scale businesses (commerce/service 5 employees or fewer) and SMEs with business locations in Amami City. The subsidy cap and rate are not explicitly stated in the truncated source, but typical programs of this type offer 500,000–1,000,000 yen at 50–67% reimbursement rate, covering store renovation, equipment purchase, signage, and promotional expenses. Applicants must have existing business operations in Amami City and demonstrate commitment to sales promotion or management innovation. As this is the second round of recruitment in fiscal 2026, application deadlines are limited; early consultation with relevant organizations such as Amami City Chamber of Commerce is essential.