[Machida City, Tokyo] Applications for the Machida City Price Hike Countermeasure Business Grant are now open

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  • [Machida City, Tokyo] Applications for the Machida City Price Hike Countermeasure Business Grant are now open
  • Machida City has launched a grant program for small and medium-sized enterprises to combat rising prices.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: March 28, 2026

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Machida City has launched a grant program for small and medium-sized enterprises to combat rising prices.

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[Machida City, Tokyo] Applications for the Machida City Price Hike Countermeasure Business Grant are now open (March 28, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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March 28, 2026
Machida City has launched a grant program for small and medium-sized enterprises to combat rising prices.

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To alleviate the burden on local small and medium-sized enterprises affected by rising prices, the city, in collaboration with the Machida Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is implementing the "Machida City Price Hike Countermeasure Business Grant Program." Applications will be accepted starting April 1, 2026, for a period of three months.

Program Overview

To support the business continuity and management stability of local small and medium-sized enterprises affected by price hikes, a grant of up to 200,000 yen will be provided based on expenses incurred for utilities (electricity, gas, water) and fuel (gasoline, diesel, kerosene, heavy oil, etc.) paid over the most recent one-year period.

Application Period

From Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Application, Consultation, and Inquiries

Machida Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Machida City Price Hike Countermeasure Business Grant Secretariat

(Address) JTB Office, Machida Tokyu Twins West 7F, 6-4-1 Hara-Machida, Machida City

(Phone) 042-728-8715

(Reception Hours) [Phone] Weekdays: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

[Counter] Weekdays: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Grant Details

Machida City Price Hike Countermeasure Business Grant Website

https://machidacci.jp

■ Machida City Website

https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/

■ Machida Official PR (X)

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of the Machida City Price Hike Countermeasure Business Grant Program?

The program aims to support the business continuity and management stability of local small and medium-sized enterprises affected by rising prices.

What is the maximum grant amount provided under this program?

The program provides a grant of up to 200,000 yen based on utilities and fuel expenses paid over the most recent one-year period.

What types of expenses are eligible for calculation of the grant amount?

The grant is based on expenses incurred for utilities (electricity, gas, water) and fuel (gasoline, diesel, kerosene, heavy oil, etc.).

What is the application period for the Machida City Price Hike Countermeasure Business Grant?

Applications are accepted from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

How can applicants contact the secretariat for inquiries by phone?

Applicants can call the Machida Chamber of Commerce and Industry at 042-728-8715 during weekdays from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.