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Subsidy overview

(1) Contents of the subsidized project

This project is a project that subsidizes businesses that offer international sign language courses and subsidizes the tuition fees of students who meet the requirements.

①Subsidy for tuition fees to those eligible for the project (students)
In accordance with the standards specified by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, please provide the student with a subsidy equivalent to one-half of the tuition fee or the entire amount.The Tokyo metropolitan government will provide subsidies to subsidized businesses for the amount subsidized to students.

② International sign language course management business
The metropolitan government will subsidize the expenses required for this project to auxiliary businesses.
(Example of eligible expenses)
Transfer fees for tuition subsidies to students, expenses required for seminar PR and recruitment work, etc.

(2) Requirements for subsidized projects

① The project targets people who live, work, or study in Tokyo.

② The project must be planned and operated by the project organizer himself.

③The project must be conducted within Tokyo.

④The purpose is not for political or religious activities.

⑤The project is widely open to residents of Tokyo.

⑥ The results of implementation shall not be attributed to any specific person, organization, group, etc.

⑦The project must not have applied for or already received a grant decision for other subsidies from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government within the same fiscal year.

(3) Eligible subsidized businesses (organizations implementing international sign language courses)

① Be a social welfare corporation, general incorporated association, public interest incorporated foundation, general incorporated foundation, public interest incorporated foundation, or specified non-profit corporation.

② Not receiving any subsidies from the national or local government for investment in basic assets or operating expenses.

③The organization must have an office or activity base in Tokyo.

④More than two years have passed since the start of the activity (as of the application date).

⑤ Not engaging in political or religious activities.

⑥Do not engage in activities that violate public order and morals.

For specific requirements to become a subsidy business operator, please refer to Section 5 (Subsidy Please check the business operator requirements).

(4) Project period eligible for subsidy

From June 5, 2023 to March 4, 1

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From October 6, 2024 to December 1, 1 (application closed)
From October 5, 2023 to December 10, 1 (application closed)
From October 5, 2023 to December 4, 1 (application closed)