NationalChildren & family
Welfare Fund Loans for Single-Parent and Widowed Households
母子父子寡婦福祉資金貸付金
In short: Low- or zero-interest loans (business, schooling, training, housing, moving and more) for single parents raising children under 20, and widows.Lent to single women or men without a spouse who support children under 20, widows, and others.(Source: www.gender.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Gender Equality Bureau page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.gender.go.jp/policy/no_violence/e-vaw/law/23.html
- Full list of loan types and limits — confirm with ward.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Lent to single women or men without a spouse who support children under 20, widows, and others. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Single parent raising a child under 20, or widow. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Ask the welfare section of your local government. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Example: business start-up fund — interest-free with a guarantor, 1.0% a year without one. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、母子父子寡婦福祉資金について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about the single-parent welfare fund loans. Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.