FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
Grantor: FedEx
Amount: Up to $50,000
The FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is a grant program by FedEx to award twelve (12) U.S.-based small businesses with grants up to $50,000 and up to $7,500 in FedEx Office® print and business services.
There will be a total of twelve (12) winners: one (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a U.S. $50,000 Grant in the form of a
check and $7,500 in print and business services from FedEx Office*
one (1) 2nd Place
Winner will receive a U.S. $30,000 Grant in the form of a check and $5,000 in print and
business services from FedEx Office*
ten (10) 3rd Place Winners will each receive a U.S.
$15,000 Grant in the form of a check and $1,000 in print and business services from FedEx
Office*. All FedEx Office prizes are in the form of a credit at a local store near each winners’
location. Total value of all Grants and FedEx Office Prizes: over $252,500 (each a “Grant”
and together, the “Grants”). One of the twelve winners who is also a veteran-owned
business will receive an added distinction of the Veteran Owned Business Award Honor.
One of the ten 3
rd Place Winners will be selected by the FedEx Entrepreneur Advisory Board
which consists of small business owners as the Entrepreneur Choice Award.
There will be up to 5 additional Prize Packages based on prize level:
a) Website Optimization or Website Audit Prize Package:
a. Grand Prize Winner: Custom in-depth Technical SEO Website Audit detailing all
SEO (search engine optimization) deficiencies and including detailed
recommendations for improvements, valued between $2,500 - $5,000
depending on number of website pages. Audit can take up to 45 days to
complete. Prize expires December 31
b. 2nd Place Winner: One (1) Website Conversion Optimization Audit detailing
potential conversion issues and recommended enhancements to improve
conversion, valued between $500 - $2,000 depending on number of website
pages. Audit can take up to 30 days to complete. Prize expires December 31.
c. 3rd Place Winners: One (1) Website Audit with high level review and
recommendations for enhancements to SEO, valued at $50. Audit can take up
to 14 days to complete. Prize expires December 31.
Deadline: February 16 – March 9
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Source:
FedEx
Government Grants
The federal government offers thousands of grants with opportunities for companies from all backgrounds. At the federal level, SBA.gov provides limited small business grants. State, county and city funded grants provide additional opportunities for small businesses. Find a grant based on your area.
Industry-Specific
Some small business grant programs are confined to a specific entrepreneur demographic or business profile and they often have an application process that is easier to navigate. View grants in your industry.
General & Foundation Grants
There are many nonprofit and corporate entities offering grants to small businesses. including National Association of Self-Employed, Halstead Grant, Foundation for a Just Society, and many more. Complete your business profile to see available grants based on your business.
Minority/Women Owned
Includes multiple grants, funding sources and low-cost loans that are intended to help minority-owned and women-owned businesses grow and be better represented in the ranks of American business owners such as Amber Foundation, MBDA, Operation Hope and others. Find out more
