FedEx Corp. has launched the 12th edition of its Small Business Grants Program, featuring over $230,000 in rewards and prizes set to be distributed. This reflects FedEx’s commitment to facilitating the growth of the small business industry.
The program invites entrepreneurs from across the country to pitch their ideas and compete for funding, receiving vital support in scaling their operations. With the Small Business Grants Program, FedEx Corp. underlines its continued dedication to contributing to the development and success of small businesses nationwide.
This initiative enables FedEx to provide more than financial help, it also offers opportunities for mentorship, networking, and expansion. Therefore, it is clear that FedEx is prioritizing the strengthening of small businesses, understanding the fundamental role they play in a thriving economy.
The 2024 program will run from March 1 to April 1, and the grants will be awarded to ten US-based small businesses. The results will be made public on May 16, 2024.
Information about the program can be accessed via the FedEx Small Business Grants website. Ever since its launch in 2012, the program has supported the expansion and achievement of business goals for small businesses.
For the 2024 program, the top prize is $50,000, with nine other winners receiving $20,000 each. Prizes also include a $500 FedEx Office print credit, access to Premier Customer Service, a $300 My FedEx Rewards coupon, consultations on sustainable packaging and digital sales, and opportunities to attend the Small Business Strategic Insights Forum and feature on the FedEx Small Business Center website.
In addition to the main recipients, 100 businesses will receive a $300 My FedEx Rewards voucher. Eligibility is open to US-based for-profit businesses with 1-99 employees, at least six months of operational experience, and a FedEx account active before September 1, 2023.
The previous year’s program received over 8,200 applications, and across the last 11 years, nearly 77,000 US companies have applied. FedEx’s commitment has resulted in over $2 million in cash prizes and rewards going to more than 120 recipients.
