Mcp Server
Query Japanese central and municipal subsidy programs from the agent when scoping funding for a JP-focused product or side project.
Overview
localgov-jp is a Validate-phase MCP server that exposes eight tools to search Japanese central and municipal subsidies across 20,810 grants and 1,627 municipalities.
What is this MCP server?
- 20,810 subsidy records across 1,627 municipalities plus central programs
- Eight MCP tools extending coverage beyond Jグランツ-focused workflows
- Remote streamable-http endpoint at https://localgov.jp/mcp and npm stdio package @localgov-jp/mcp-server
- Designed for municipal and national grant discovery in Japanese public data context
- Agent-callable lookup so founders can compare programs while writing validation notes
- 20,810 grants
- 8 MCP tools (extends beyond Jグランツ-only MCP patterns)
What problem does it solve?
Founders targeting Japan struggle to see subsidy options across ministries and municipalities without switching between portals and spreadsheets.
Who is it for?
Solo builders or indie SaaS founders validating products, agencies, or hardware ideas that may qualify for Japanese subsidies.
Skip if: Builders outside Japan who need no municipal grant data, or anyone treating MCP output as legal eligibility without verifying on official sites.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent returns structured grant leads you can fold into scope, runway, and pricing validation for Japan-focused builds.
- Grant and subsidy candidates tied to municipalities or central programs
- Validation notes linking funding options to product scope
- Follow-up checklist of official URLs to confirm deadlines and requirements
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Journey fit
Grant and subsidy research belongs in validate when you are sizing runway, non-dilutive funding, and whether the idea is viable in Japan. Scope is where you map funding options to product plans; this MCP feeds concrete grant metadata into that decision.
How it compares
Japan subsidy data MCP with eight tools, not a generic CRM or accounting integration.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is localgov-jp MCP for?
Developers and founders building for the Japanese market who want subsidy and grant discovery inside Claude Code or similar agents during validation.
When should I use localgov-jp MCP?
Use it while scoping a JP idea, estimating non-dilutive funding, or comparing municipal versus national programs before full build.
How do I add localgov-jp to my agent?
Point your MCP client at https://localgov.jp/mcp (streamable-http) or install @localgov-jp/mcp-server (v0.2.3) with stdio transport per your host's MCP settings.