総務省｜ICTを活用した東日本大震災からの復興支援

This page outlines the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' ICT-based reconstruction support initiatives for areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Disaster-Affected Area Informatization Promotion Business supports local governments in solving challenges through ICT utilization, providing subsidies covering one-third of eligible expenses. Priority programs include reconstruction urban development ICT infrastructure projects, such as shared antenna facilities, radio broadcasting reception environment improvements, broadband infrastructure development, and public facility communications environment upgrades. Application deadlines are February 21st and April 17th, with supporting documents including guidelines and implementation manuals available. As of fiscal year 2019, 315 projects have been approved since fiscal year 2011.