The number of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States was forecast to continuously decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total 6.7 thousand enterprises (-2.24 percent). After the fourteenth consecutive decreasing year, the number is estimated to reach 291.94 thousand enterprises and therefore a new minimum in 2029. According to the OECD an enterprise is defined as the smallest combination of legal units, which is an organisational unit producing services or goods, that benefits from a degree of autonomy with regards to the allocation of resources and decision making. Shown here are small and medium-sized enterprises, which are defined as companies with 1-249 employees.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

During a ********** survey, **** percent of surveyed small businesses in the United States claimed that the COVID-19 pandemic had a large negative effect on business. In comparison, only *** percent of respondents said that the pandemic had a large positive effect on their business.

27% of the entire small business workforce had to be laid off or furloughed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A survey on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand in 2021 found that around **** percent of SMEs experienced less income from the COVID-19 pandemic. SMEs are considered one of the most important business sectors in Thailand, contributing a large part to the country's exports and GDP.

 A country driven by small and medium businesses 

SMEs have been regarded as one of the most significant drivers of the Thai economy and contributes to around half of the country’s GDP. Despite being large in numbers, SMEs in Thailand still have limitations in terms of business infrastructure. The government has realized this and thus created the Office of SMEs Promotion as an effort to ease business operations for SMEs. The continuous governmental support and the increased accessibility of starting a business has then led to a substantial increase in SMEs, thus contributing to a stable growth in GDP, especially for the industry and services sector.

 The economic effect on SMEs of COVID-19 

 The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably affected many SMEs in Thailand. The pandemic has first limited the flow of tourism which then led to a chain effect that disturbed other core sectors. Additionally, stringent government policies towards the pandemic have also directly affected the survivability of SMEs, leading to many businesses being shut down as well as many workers being laid-off. However, private efforts from the businesses itself have managed to sustain its operations for some businesses. One of the most effective practices include finding additional channels of income, especially adapting to online channels.

About 1.5 million jobs are created in the US every year by small businesses alone. This means that 64% of all job creation comes from small businesses.

The following small business statistics broken down by industry to help you understand the small business landscape better.

According to a new study, women started 49% of new businesses in the United States in 2021. This is way up from 28% in 2019.

■Purpose and Overview (Summary): Subsidies are provided for 2/3 or 3/4 of the expenses incurred by small businesses taking concrete measures (Response to supply chain damage, shift to non-face-to-face business model, and improvement of telework environment) to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on their business environment by preparing a business plan with the advice of the local chamber of commerce or association of commerce. The maximum subsidy amount is 1 million JPY.

Furthermore, if measures to prevent the spread of infection based on the guidelines for each industry (business resumption quota) are implemented, a flat-rate subsidy of up to 500,000 JPY will be added. In addition, an additional limit of 500,000 JPY can be added for industries where cluster measures are considered particularly necessary.

• Small businesses operating in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry area are invited to apply to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which also runs a similar business. ■ Purpose and Overview: Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) In order to respond to the system changes (Work style reform, expansion of employee insurance coverage, introduction of Wage Increases and invoice, etc.) that will be faced successively over the next several years, the Government will subsidize part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop markets, etc., in order to improve the productivity and achieve sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries. grant Business subsidizes part of the expenses required for small business operators' steady efforts to develop markets based on a management plan for sustainable management (Examples: devising ways of selling to enter new markets, improving and developing products to attract new customer segments, etc.). In addition, in this public offering, we will focus on providing support to businesses that are actively investing to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on the business environment while developing new markets.

At the same time, we will subsidize businesses to take the minimum infection prevention measures necessary to continue their business in light of the industry specific guidelines for business resumption (business resumption framework).

■ Remarks: Please refer to the COVID Special Response Public Offering Guidelines for details, including those eligible for assistance.

Note on the Immediate Payment Scheme: This scheme cannot be used by e-filing J-Grants. If you want to use it, please apply by mail.

■ Contact: Business grant Contact

If you are doing business within the jurisdiction of the Chamber, please contact your local office.

< list of local offices here >

Contact Hours:

9: 30~12:00, 13:00~17:30(Excluding weekends and holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

■ Reference URL: Click here for the application guidelines

Click here for the grant regulations

Click here to download form sheets

Click here for the jGrants Application Guide

National Federation of Commerce and Industry HP: http://www.shokokai.or.jp/jizokuka_t/ ,

The below table shows a complete breakdown of employer businesses owned by minorities.

These small business statistics will tell you everything you need to know about the growth of business and where it’s going in the future.

One of the cool things about most small business owners is that they come from all different demographics and backgrounds.

■Purpose and Overview (Summary): The government subsidizes 2/3 or 3/4 of the costs for small businesses that are taking concrete measures (Response to supply chain damage, shift to non-face-to-face business model, and improvement of telework environment) to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on their business environment. They prepare a business plan based on the advice of the local chamber of commerce or industry in their area, and work steadily to develop sales channels in accordance with the plan. The maximum amount of the subsidy is 1 million JPY.

Furthermore, if measures to prevent the spread of infection based on the guidelines for each industry (business resumption quota) are implemented, a flat-rate subsidy of up to 500,000 JPY will be added. In addition, an additional limit of 500,000 JPY can be added for industries where cluster measures are considered particularly necessary.

• Small businesses operating in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry area are invited to apply to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which also runs a similar business. ■ Purpose and Overview: Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) In order to respond to the system changes (Work style reform, expansion of employee insurance coverage, introduction of Wage Increases and invoice, etc.) that will be faced one after another over the next several years, the Government will subsidize part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop sales channels, etc., in order to improve productivity and achieve sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries. grant Business subsidizes part of the expenses required for small business operators' steady efforts to develop markets based on a management plan for sustainable management (Examples: devising ways of selling to enter new markets, improving and developing products to attract new customer segments, etc.). In addition, in this public offering, we will focus on providing support to businesses that are actively investing to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on the business environment while developing new markets.

At the same time, we will subsidize businesses to take the minimum infection prevention measures necessary to continue their business in light of the industry specific guidelines for business resumption (business resumption framework).

■ Remarks: Please refer to the COVID Special Response Public Offering Guidelines for details, including those eligible for assistance.

Note on the Immediate Payment Scheme: This scheme cannot be used by e-filing J-Grants. If you want to use it, please apply by mail.

■ Contact: Business grant Contact

If you are doing business within the jurisdiction of the Chamber, please contact your local office.

< list of local offices here >

Contact Hours:

9: 30~12:00, 13:00~17:30(Excluding weekends and holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

■ Reference URL: Click here to download form sheet

Click here to download jGrants Application Guide

All Japan Federation of Commerce and Industry HP: http://www.shokokai.or.jp/jizokuka_t/ ,

■Purpose and Overview (Summary): The government subsidizes 2/3 or 3/4 of the costs for small businesses that are taking concrete measures (Response to supply chain damage, shift to non-face-to-face business model, and improvement of telework environment) to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on their business environment. They prepare a business plan based on the advice of the local chamber of commerce or industry in their area, and work steadily to develop sales channels in accordance with the plan. The maximum amount of the subsidy is 1 million JPY.

Furthermore, if measures to prevent the spread of infection based on the guidelines for each industry (business resumption quota) are implemented, a flat-rate subsidy of up to 500,000 JPY will be added. In addition, an additional limit of 500,000 JPY can be added for industries where cluster measures are considered particularly necessary.

• Small businesses operating in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry area are invited to apply to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which also runs a similar business. ■ Purpose and Overview: Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) In order to respond to the system changes (Work style reform, expansion of employee insurance coverage, introduction of Wage Increases and invoice, etc.) that will be faced one after another over the next several years, the Government will subsidize part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop sales channels, etc., in order to improve productivity and achieve sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries. grant Business subsidizes part of the expenses required for small business operators' steady efforts to develop markets based on a management plan for sustainable management (Examples: devising ways of selling to enter new markets, improving and developing products to attract new customer segments, etc.). In addition, in this public offering, we will focus on providing support to businesses that are actively investing to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on the business environment while developing new markets.

At the same time, we will subsidize businesses to take the minimum infection prevention measures necessary to continue their business in light of the industry specific guidelines for business resumption (business resumption framework).

■ Remarks: Please refer to the COVID Special Response Public Offering Guidelines for details, including those eligible for assistance.

Note on the Immediate Payment Scheme: This scheme cannot be used by e-filing J-Grants. If you want to use it, please apply by mail.

■ Contact: Business grant Contact

If you are doing business within the jurisdiction of the Chamber, please contact your local office.

< list of local offices here >

Contact Hours:

9: 30~12:00, 13:00~17:30(Excluding weekends and holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

■ Reference URL: Click here to download form sheet

Click here to download jGrants Application Guide

All Japan Federation of Commerce and Industry HP: http://www.shokokai.or.jp/jizokuka_t/ ,

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------【 How to apply 】【 Important 】 You cannot apply for this grant with "Temporary G Biz ID Prime Account." For information on how to apply, please click the link below. In addition, please refer to the following link to apply for J GRANTS Input Guide. Small Sustaining grant Top jGrants Electronic Submission ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [jGrants Electronic Submission System Requirements] ● The minimum system requirements for jGrants are as follows. Please use the latest version of the following browsers: Please do not use InternetExplorer or other browsers other than those listed below, as they may cause errors in your application. ●Windows: chrome, firefox, edge (* 1) ●macOS: chrome, firefox, safari ●Android: chrome * Please do not use "Internet Explorer mode" of 1 edge as it may cause an error in your application.

■ Purpose and Overview (Summary) 0 General-purpose ・ Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) The purpose of this program is to improve the productivity and sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries by subsidizing part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop new markets, etc., in order to respond to the system changes that will be faced successively over the next several years. Please note that electronic submission is not available for joint submissions.

■ Purpose and Overview Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) In order to respond to the system changes (Work style reform, expansion of employee insurance coverage, introduction of Wage Increases and invoice, etc.) that will be faced successively over the next several years, the Government will subsidize part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop sales channels, etc., in order to improve productivity and achieve sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries. grant Project will support small business operators' efforts to steadily develop new markets (Examples: devising ways of selling to enter new markets, improving and developing products to attract new customer segments, etc.) and their efforts to improve operational efficiency in conjunction with steady development of new markets based on a management plan for sustainable management, in order to subsidize a portion of the expenses required for such efforts.

■ Eligible Persons Eligible persons are small business operators, etc. (single small business operators, etc.) located in Japan that meet all of the following requirements: (1) through (8). (1) Must be a small business operator. (2) No 100% of its capital or capital contribution is held, directly or indirectly, in a company of 500 million JPY or more. (Corporations only) (3) Your annual average taxable income for each year or business year of the last 3 years as determined (and declared) does not exceed JPY 1.5 billion. Do business within the jurisdiction of the (4) Chamber of Commerce. (5) Applicants must have developed a sustainable management plan. (6) 2019 Adjusted budget for grants Small Business Sustainability grant < Generic > and 2020 Adjusted budget for grants Small Business Sustainability grant< corona special response type> The applicant is not a person who has implemented (or is implementing) a subsidy project that was adopted at the previous deadline within 10 months prior to the deadline under the "FY 2020 Second 3 Amendment budget for grants Small Business Sustainability grant < Low-Infection-Risk-Type Business Framework >." (including participating businesses in a joint application) (7) If this grant and budget for grants Small Business Sustainability grant FY 2020 Second 3 Amendment and this Project are both adopted, only one of them will receive grant. Please apply for abolishment of either. (8) A person who does not fall under any of the following items in the "Pledge to Eliminate Anti-Social Forces" and pledges that he/she will not fall under any of the following items during the implementation period of the Subsidy Project or after the completion of the Subsidy Project.

■ Support Categories Marketing

■ Application Considerations This application page is for small businesses operating in the jurisdiction of the Chamber of Commerce. There is a separate jGrants application page for small businesses operating in the jurisdiction of the Chamber of Commerce. ◆ Chamber of Commerce: * Post link after opening * (Please apply after checking the application guidelines published by the National Federation of Trade and Industry Associations and each Prefectural Federation of Trade and Industry Associations.)

■ Contact Information Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Small Business Sustainability grant Secretariat Tel: 03-6747-4602

Contact Information for Operation of J-Grants Tel: 03-6447-5213

Contact Information: 9: 30~12:00, 13:00~17:30(Excluding weekends and holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

■ Remarks Please refer to the Public Offering Guidelines for details, including recipients of subsidies.

■ Reference URL(Please refer to and read the following URL before applying.) Generic Type Small Persistence grant Top: https://r1.jizokukahojokin.info/ About jGrants Electronic Submission: https://r1.jizokukahojokin.info/index.php/sinsei-2-2/ J Grants Input Guide: https://r1.jizokukahojokin.info/files/6616/3488/0429/r1JGrantsTebiki_5.pdf

■Purpose and Overview (Summary): Subsidies are provided for 2/3 or 3/4 of the expenses incurred by small businesses taking concrete measures (Response to supply chain damage, shift to non-face-to-face business model, and improvement of telework environment) to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on their business environment by preparing a business plan with the advice of the local chamber of commerce or association of commerce. The maximum subsidy amount is 1 million JPY.

Furthermore, if measures to prevent the spread of infection based on the guidelines for each industry (business resumption quota) are implemented, a flat-rate subsidy of up to 500,000 JPY will be added. In addition, an additional limit of 500,000 JPY can be added for industries where cluster measures are considered particularly necessary.

• Small businesses operating in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry area are invited to apply to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which also runs a similar business. ■ Purpose and Overview: Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) In order to respond to the system changes (Work style reform, expansion of employee insurance coverage, introduction of Wage Increases and invoice, etc.) that will be faced successively over the next several years, the Government will subsidize part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop markets, etc., in order to improve the productivity and achieve sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries. grant Business subsidizes part of the expenses required for small business operators' steady efforts to develop markets based on a management plan for sustainable management (Examples: devising ways of selling to enter new markets, improving and developing products to attract new customer segments, etc.). In addition, in this public offering, we will focus on providing support to businesses that are actively investing to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on the business environment while developing new markets.

At the same time, we will subsidize businesses to take the minimum infection prevention measures necessary to continue their business in light of the industry specific guidelines for business resumption (business resumption framework).

■ Remarks: Please refer to the COVID Special Response Public Offering Guidelines for details, including those eligible for assistance.

Note on the Immediate Payment Scheme: This scheme cannot be used by e-filing J-Grants. If you want to use it, please apply by mail.

■ Contact: Business grant Contact

If you are doing business within the jurisdiction of the Chamber, please contact your local office.

< list of local offices here >

Contact Hours:

9: 30~12:00, 13:00~17:30(Excluding weekends and holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

■ Reference URL: Click here to download form sheet

Click here to download jGrants Application Guide

All Japan Federation of Commerce and Industry HP: http://www.shokokai.or.jp/jizokuka_t/ ,

■Purpose and Overview (Summary): Subsidies are provided for 2/3 or 3/4 of the expenses incurred by small businesses taking concrete measures (Responding to supply chain damage, shifting to a non-face-to-face business model, and creating a telework environment) to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on their business environment by preparing a business plan with the advice of the local chamber of commerce or association of commerce. The maximum subsidy amount is 1 million JPY.

Furthermore, if measures to prevent the spread of infection based on the guidelines for each industry (business resumption quota) are implemented, a flat-rate subsidy of up to 500,000 JPY will be added. In addition, an additional limit of 500,000 JPY can be added for industries where cluster measures are considered particularly necessary.

• Small businesses operating in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry area are invited to apply to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which also runs a similar business. ■ Purpose and Overview: Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) In order to respond to the system changes (Work style reform, expansion of employee insurance coverage, introduction of Wage Increases and invoice, etc.) that will be faced successively over the next several years, the Government will subsidize part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop markets, etc., in order to improve the productivity and achieve sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries. grant Business subsidizes a portion of the expenses required for the steady efforts of small business operators, etc. to develop markets based on a management plan for sustainable management (Examples: devising ways of selling to enter new markets, improving and developing products to attract new customer segments, etc.). In addition, in this public offering, we will focus on providing support to businesses that are actively investing to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on the business environment while developing new markets.

At the same time, we will subsidize businesses to take the minimum infection prevention measures necessary to continue their business in light of the industry specific guidelines for business resumption (business resumption framework).

■ Remarks: Please refer to the COVID Special Response Public Offering Guidelines for details, including those eligible for assistance.

Note on the Immediate Payment Scheme: This scheme cannot be used by e-filing J-Grants. If you want to use it, please apply by mail.

■ Contact: Business grant Contact

If you are doing business within the jurisdiction of the Chamber, please contact your local office.

< list of local offices here >

Contact Hours:

9: 30~12:00, 13:00~17:30(Excluding weekends and holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

■ Reference URL: Click here for the application guidelines

Click here for the grant regulations

Click here to download form sheets

Click here for the jGrants Application Guide

National Federation of Commerce and Industry HP: http://www.shokokai.or.jp/jizokuka_t/ ,

■Purpose and Overview (Summary): Subsidies are provided for 2/3 or 3/4 of the expenses incurred by small businesses taking concrete measures (Response to supply chain damage, shift to non-face-to-face business model, and improvement of telework environment) to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on their business environment by preparing a business plan with the advice of the local chamber of commerce or association of commerce. The maximum subsidy amount is 1 million JPY.

Furthermore, if measures to prevent the spread of infection based on the guidelines for each industry (business resumption quota) are implemented, a flat-rate subsidy of up to 500,000 JPY will be added. In addition, an additional limit of 500,000 JPY can be added for industries where cluster measures are considered particularly necessary.

• Small businesses operating in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry area are invited to apply to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which also runs a similar business. ■ Purpose and Overview: Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) In order to respond to the system changes (Work style reform, expansion of employee insurance coverage, introduction of Wage Increases and invoice, etc.) that will be faced successively over the next several years, the Government will subsidize part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop markets, etc., in order to improve the productivity and achieve sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries. grant Business subsidizes part of the expenses required for small business operators' steady efforts to develop markets based on a management plan for sustainable management (Examples: devising ways of selling to enter new markets, improving and developing products to attract new customer segments, etc.). In addition, in this public offering, we will focus on providing support to businesses that are actively investing to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on the business environment while developing new markets.

At the same time, we will subsidize businesses to take the minimum infection prevention measures necessary to continue their business in light of the industry specific guidelines for business resumption (business resumption framework).

■ Remarks: Please refer to the COVID Special Response Public Offering Guidelines for details, including those eligible for assistance.

Note on the Immediate Payment Scheme: This scheme cannot be used by e-filing J-Grants. If you want to use it, please apply by mail.

■ Contact: Business grant Contact

If you are doing business within the jurisdiction of the Chamber, please contact your local office.

< list of local offices here >

Contact Hours:

9: 30~12:00, 13:00~17:30(Excluding weekends and holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

■ Reference URL: Click here for the application guidelines

Click here for the grant regulations

Click here to download form sheets

Click here for the jGrants Application Guide

National Federation of Commerce and Industry HP: http://www.shokokai.or.jp/jizokuka_t/ ,

■Purpose and Overview (Summary): Subsidies are provided for 2/3 or 3/4 of the expenses incurred by small businesses taking concrete measures (Response to supply chain damage, shift to non-face-to-face business model, and improvement of telework environment) to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on their business environment by preparing a business plan with the advice of the local chamber of commerce or association of commerce. The maximum subsidy amount is 1 million JPY.

Furthermore, if measures to prevent the spread of infection based on the guidelines for each industry (business resumption quota) are implemented, a flat-rate subsidy of up to 500,000 JPY will be added. In addition, an additional limit of 500,000 JPY can be added for industries where cluster measures are considered particularly necessary.

• Small businesses operating in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry area are invited to apply to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which also runs a similar business. ■ Purpose and Overview: Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) In order to respond to the system changes (Work style reform, expansion of employee insurance coverage, introduction of Wage Increases and invoice, etc.) that will be faced successively over the next several years, the Government will subsidize part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop markets, etc., in order to improve the productivity and achieve sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries. grant Business subsidizes part of the expenses required for small business operators' steady efforts to develop markets based on a management plan for sustainable management (Examples: devising ways of selling to enter new markets, improving and developing products to attract new customer segments, etc.). In addition, in this public offering, we will focus on providing support to businesses that are actively investing to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on the business environment while developing new markets.

At the same time, we will subsidize businesses to take the minimum infection prevention measures necessary to continue their business in light of the industry specific guidelines for business resumption (business resumption framework).

■ Remarks: Please refer to the COVID Special Response Public Offering Guidelines for details, including those eligible for assistance.

Note on the Immediate Payment Scheme: This scheme cannot be used by e-filing J-Grants. If you want to use it, please apply by mail.

■ Contact: Business grant Contact

If you are doing business within the jurisdiction of the Chamber, please contact your local office.

< list of local offices here >

Contact Hours:

9: 30~12:00, 13:00~17:30(Excluding weekends and holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

■ Reference URL: Click here to download form sheet

Click here to download jGrants Application Guide

All Japan Federation of Commerce and Industry HP: http://www.shokokai.or.jp/jizokuka_t/ ,

■Purpose and Overview (Summary): Subsidies are provided for 2/3 or 3/4 of the expenses incurred by small businesses taking concrete measures (Responding to supply chain damage, shifting to a non-face-to-face business model, and creating a telework environment) to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on their business environment by preparing a business plan with the advice of the local chamber of commerce or association of commerce. The maximum subsidy amount is 1 million JPY.

Furthermore, if measures to prevent the spread of infection based on the guidelines for each industry (business resumption quota) are implemented, a flat-rate subsidy of up to 500,000 JPY will be added. In addition, an additional limit of 500,000 JPY can be added for industries where cluster measures are considered particularly necessary.

• Small businesses operating in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry area are invited to apply to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which also runs a similar business. ■ Purpose and Overview: Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) In order to respond to the system changes (Work style reform, expansion of employee insurance coverage, introduction of Wage Increases and invoice, etc.) that will be faced successively over the next several years, the Government will subsidize part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop markets, etc., in order to improve the productivity and achieve sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries. grant Business subsidizes a portion of the expenses required for the steady efforts of small business operators, etc. to develop markets based on a management plan for sustainable management (Examples: devising ways of selling to enter new markets, improving and developing products to attract new customer segments, etc.). In addition, in this public offering, we will focus on providing support to businesses that are actively investing to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on the business environment while developing new markets.

At the same time, we will subsidize businesses to take the minimum infection prevention measures necessary to continue their business in light of the industry specific guidelines for business resumption (business resumption framework).

■ Remarks: Please refer to the COVID Special Response Public Offering Guidelines for details, including those eligible for assistance.

Note on the Immediate Payment Scheme: This scheme cannot be used by e-filing J-Grants. If you want to use it, please apply by mail.

■ Contact: Business grant Contact

If you are doing business within the jurisdiction of the Chamber, please contact your local office.

< list of local offices here >

Contact Hours:

9: 30~12:00, 13:00~17:30(Excluding weekends and holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

■ Reference URL: Click here to download form sheet

Click here to download jGrants Application Guide

All Japan Federation of Commerce and Industry HP: http://www.shokokai.or.jp/jizokuka_t/ ,

■Purpose and Overview (Summary): Subsidies are provided for 2/3 or 3/4 of the expenses incurred by small businesses taking concrete measures (Response to supply chain damage, shift to non-face-to-face business model, and improvement of telework environment) to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on their business environment by preparing a business plan with the advice of the local chamber of commerce or association of commerce. The maximum subsidy amount is 1 million JPY.

Furthermore, if measures to prevent the spread of infection based on the guidelines for each industry (business resumption quota) are implemented, a flat-rate subsidy of up to 500,000 JPY will be added. In addition, an additional limit of 500,000 JPY can be added for industries where cluster measures are considered particularly necessary.

• Small businesses operating in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry area are invited to apply to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which also runs a similar business. ■ Purpose and Overview: Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "small business operators, etc.".) In order to respond to the system changes (Work style reform, expansion of employee insurance coverage, introduction of Wage Increases and invoice, etc.) that will be faced successively over the next several years, the Government will subsidize part of the costs of efforts by small businesses to develop markets, etc., in order to improve the productivity and achieve sustainable development of small businesses that support local employment and industries. grant Business subsidizes part of the expenses required for small business operators' steady efforts to develop markets based on a management plan for sustainable management (Examples: devising ways of selling to enter new markets, improving and developing products to attract new customer segments, etc.). In addition, in this public offering, we will focus on providing support to businesses that are actively investing to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on the business environment while developing new markets.

At the same time, we will subsidize businesses to take the minimum infection prevention measures necessary to continue their business in light of the industry specific guidelines for business resumption (business resumption framework).

■ Remarks: Please refer to the COVID Special Response Public Offering Guidelines for details, including those eligible for assistance.

Note on the Immediate Payment Scheme: This scheme cannot be used by e-filing J-Grants. If you want to use it, please apply by mail.

■ Contact: Business grant Contact

If you are doing business within the jurisdiction of the Chamber, please contact your local office.

< list of local offices here >

Contact Hours:

9: 30~12:00, 13:00~17:30(Excluding weekends and holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

■ Reference URL: Click here for the application guidelines

Click here for the grant regulations

Click here to download form sheets

Click here for the jGrants Application Guide

National Federation of Commerce and Industry HP: http://www.shokokai.or.jp/jizokuka_t/ ,