FedEx Corp. has launched its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, which will award more than $230,000 in grants and services to 10 small businesses.
The application period begins today at noon EST and runs through April 1 at noon EST. Grant recipients will be announced on May 16. Qualifying businesses can submit their applications and review program rules at fedex.com/smallbusinessgrants.
The program is open to U.S.-based FedEx customers who are for-profit small businesses, have 1-99 employees, have been in operations selling a product or service for six months or more and have opened a FedEx account prior to September 1, 2023, and currently ship with FedEx.
“Small businesses are a driving force in the success of our economy. They’re also giving back to their local communities and we’re proud to provide this opportunity to fuel their contributions,” said Aimee DiCicco, senior vice president of integrated marketing and retail channel commercial, FedEx, in a statement. “Since 2012, FedEx has been helping small business owners achieve their dreams by growing and expanding their ventures through our grants program, and we are excited to see who will receive grants this year.”
One 2024 FedEx Small Business Grant grand prize recipient will receive $50,000 and nine additional recipients will each receive $20,000, in addition to a $500 FedEx Office print credit, a $300 voucher from My FedEx Rewards, and access to FedEx Premier Customer Service. All recipients will also receive a sustainable packaging consult from the FedEx Packaging Lab, a digital consult from the FedEx Digital Sales Solutions team, an invite to attend a Small Business Strategic Insights Forum, and a feature on the FedEx Small Business Center.
Up to 100 additional businesses will receive a $300 voucher from My FedEx Rewards.