Expansion of subsidies for NPO "dormant deposit", which is in trouble with the new Corona, 4:59 on May 19

As the operation of NPO corporations, which support people who are in need due to the new coronavirus, has become more difficult to operate, the government has made adjustments to expand subsidies using so-called "dormant deposits". I am.

NPO corporations supporting people who are suffering from distress or domestic violence due to the effect of the new coronavirus have decreased their income and it has become difficult to secure volunteers. It's getting tougher.

In response to this, the government is making adjustments to expand the mechanism for subsidizing private businesses with high public interest by using so-called "dormant deposits", which are deposits and savings that are entrusted to financial institutions and do not have transactions. I will.

Under this system, we select about 20 to 30 groups that will be responsible for the distribution of funds each year, and subsidize a total of 3 billion yen. Is being considered.

Also, the examination period has been significantly shortened, and we hope to start accepting applications from next week and start subsidies as early as late July, and the government will soon decide on such measures.