For households that are affected by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and are no longer eligible toreceive the emergency small amount fund and general support fund through the initial special loan program

Notice on the provision of an additional temporary loan of
the general support fund for households suffering
financially as a result of COVID-19 pandemic
For households that previously received the emergency small amount fund andgeneral support fund through the special loan program, but continue to suffer
financially, an additional temporary loan of the general support fund inconjunction with self-reliance support center consultation will be made available.

■ Eligible households

Households that meet both of the following requirements:
A. Have received all the eligible emergency small amount fundand general support fund by the end of March 2021
B. Agrees to seek consultation from the local municipal selfreliance center before applying for the additional temporaryloan■ Loan amount upper limit••Households with two or more persons:¥200,000/month x up to 3 months
Single-person household:¥150,000/month x up to 3 months■ Application period•Applications will be accepted nationwide fromFriday, February 19, 2021 until the end of March 2021

Contact● For general enquiries, please contact the Consultation Call Center at

0120-46-1999 *9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (including weekends and public holidays)● For applications, please consult with your local municipal self-reliancesupport center before calling the Municipal Social Welfare Council.
*Applications by post are also acceptedHow to Apply
Step 1
Please contact your local self-reliance support center.
Guidance for support training for job seekers or public
assistance may be provided depending on your living situation.
Step 2
Please apply for the additional loan at your local Municipal
Social Welfare Council.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: My previous loan for the general support fund has terminated after thefirst three months of the eligible period. Am I eligible to apply for theadditional loan?
A: Yes.
Q2: What documents are required for the application?
A: You will need to submit: (1) the application form for the additionalloan and, (2) the promissory note of your previous loan of thegeneral support fund. (If there have been any changes in yourhousehold or address, please submit a copy of your current
residence certificate; if you wish to change your bank account,please submit a copy of your bank book.)
Q3: How long will it take for the money to be transferred?
A: The time for this process will vary depending on each Municipal
Social Welfare Council. We ask that you seek consultation andapply as early as possible after the application period begins.
Q4: What is the repayment schedule?
A: Repayment begins one year after the loan is disbursed and is dueover the following 10 years.
Q5: Is there any exemption from repayment?
A: Similar to the previous special loan program, “households that areexempt from municipal tax and whose income continues toreduce” are considered eligible for exemption from repayment
with regards to the additional loan of the general support fund(the requirements of which are currently under consideration by
the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare).