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2024 FEDEX® SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS PROGRAM

2024 FedEx® Small Business Grants Program


2024 FEDEX® SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS PROGRAM

Submit your application by April 1.

Apply now
Apply now


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Submit your application by April 1.

Apply now
Apply now


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Submit your application by April 1.

Apply now
Apply now


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YOUR CHANCE AT UP TO $50K IS HERE!

Is it time for our small business customers to show us what makes them shine?
Absolutely,
positively! We invite you to apply to the 2024 FedEx Small Business Grants
Program by 12 p.m.
(noon) ET on April 1. You could be awarded up to $50K and other prizes.

Is it time for our small business customers to show us what makes them shine?
Absolutely, positively! We invite you to apply to the 2024 FedEx Small Business
Grants Program by 12 p.m. (noon) ET on April 1. You could be awarded up to $50K
and other prizes.





Up to 100 businesses will be selected as Honorable Mentions and receive a $300
My FedEx Rewards voucher.



A grant for your small business is just the beginning.



All 10 of the 2024 recipients will also get incredible perks and growth
opportunities, including:



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$500 print credit at FedEx Office

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$300 My FedEx Rewards voucher

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Digital Sales & Technology consultation

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See the recipients May 16—will you be one of them?



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Apply between March 1 and April 1



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ELIGIBLE SMALL BUSINESS CUSTOMERS ARE INVITED TO APPLY



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The FedEx Small Business Grants Program is an exclusive benefit for our
customers. You need to have opened a FedEx business account before
September 1, 2023. If you don’t have a FedEx account, create one now.
You’ll be one step closer to applying next year, plus you’ll save up to 40%
on shipping and select surcharges.

The FedEx Small Business Grants Program is an exclusive benefit for our
customers. You need to have opened a FedEx business account before September 1,
2023. If you don’t have a FedEx account, create one now. You’ll be one step
closer to applying next year, plus you’ll save up to 40% on shipping and select
surcharges.


OPEN A BUSINESS ACCOUNT

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If you’ve had a FedEx account for at least six months and meet these
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My business has fewer than 99 employees.

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I’m based in the U.S. My business has fewer than 99 employees. I’ve been in
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For more details, read the complete rules and requirements.




START CREATING A STANDOUT APPLICATION



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Prepare your answers. We’ll ask you about:

 * Your business and the products or services you offer.
 * How you’d use your grant to grow your business.
 * What it’s like working with FedEx and how we’ve supported your business.

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Find high-quality images, including your logo, that show your business’s
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Create a short video. Share your story as a small business owner and how your
experience with FedEx helped shape your success.

Here’s how to get set to roll:

 * Make some notes on what you’re going to talk about.
 * Find a fitting place to shoot your video.
 * Do a test recording to ensure the lighting is good and audio is clear.
 * Don’t overthink the tech. A selfie video is perfectly suitable.

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Watch the video below to get tips from a previous recipient on creating an
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Be sure to submit your application by April 1 at12 p.m. (noon) ET.




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MEET THE 2023 RECIPIENTS

From virtual reality creators to
cupcake bakers, here’s who
received grants last year.

From virtual reality creators to cupcake bakers, here’s who received grants last
year.


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FEDEX SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS PROGRAM FAQS


GENERAL


What is the FedEx Small Business Grants Program?


The FedEx Small Business Grants Program started in 2012 (formerly, the FedEx
Small Business Grant Contest) to award U.S.-based small businesses with grants
and prizes to enhance their businesses.


What are the 2024 program dates?


The 2024 program will begin accepting applications on March 1, 2024, at 12pm ET
(Noon). The application deadline is 12pm ET (Noon) on April 1, 2024. Grant
recipients will be announced May 16, 2024. 


I was contacted via social media from someone claiming to be from FedEx advising
I won a grant and requesting money to receive the grant. Is this a scam?


Yes, that is a scam. Please report the offenders as spam through the social
platform’s spam reporting process. FedEx does not request money in advance from
a business in order to receive a grant. We also do not notify potential winners
via any social media messaging platform.




ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS


Who may apply for the U.S. FedEx Small Business Grants Program?


Existing FedEx customers with a valid shipping account that has been open for at
least 6 months, have fewer than 99 employees, and who, as of the start of the
application period, have been actively shipping with FedEx may apply.  Owners
and part-time employees are considered employees. All additional eligibility
requirements are available in the Official Rules. Don’t have an account? Open
one here and be ready to apply when the grants program returns.


Do I need to be shipping with FedEx in my business to apply?


Yes, using your FedEx business account to ship on behalf of your small business
is a requirement to apply.


Is a non-profit eligible to apply?


Non-profits are not eligible to apply to this grants program.  Additionally,
for-profit businesses whose primary use of profits is donation-based are
excluded from eligibility. Non-profits may review grant opportunities at the
non-profit funding section of the FedEx Cares website.  


Are franchised, direct seller/independent consultant/pyramid marketing business
models, or car services eligible to apply?


No, these business types are not eligible to apply. Examples of direct
seller/independent consultant/pyramid marketing businesses are Mary Kay, Rodan +
Fields, doTERRA, Beautycounter, Young Living, Color Street, etc.  Examples of
franchised businesses are any businesses where you are not the creator of the
brand (McDonald’s, Budget Blinds, Chick-fil-A, RE/MAX Realty, etc.). Car service
examples include Uber, Lyft, or other similar passenger transportation
services. 


Are shipping companies, logistics or delivery services, FedEx Authorized Ship
Centers, commercial printers, or other competitive related businesses eligible
to apply?


No, any business that is in direct competition with FedEx shipping, delivery or
printing services is not eligible.  


Are previous grant recipients involved in other businesses eligible to apply?


No, businesses with an owner or investor who was an owner or investor of a past
FedEx small business grant recipient are not eligible.  


Are previous finalists for a FedEx small business grant eligible to apply?


Yes, past finalists are eligible to apply again as long as they were not
previously selected as a grant recipient.


Are FedEx Small and Medium Customer Advisory Board (formerly Entrepreneur
Advisory Board) members eligible to apply?


No, current and past members are not eligible.




PRIZES


How many grants will be awarded?


There will be 10 recipients in total with one grand prize recipient receiving a
$50,000 grant in the form of a check and the remaining nine recipients each
receiving a $20,000 grant in the form of a check. Each recipient will also
receive a $500 print credit at FedEx Office. There are up to 6 additional prizes
each recipient will receive as outlined in the Official Rules.  Up to 100
additional businesses will also be selected as Honorable Mentions and will
receive a $300 voucher from My FedEx Rewards.


Are the grants a loan?


No, the grants are not loans and do not need to be repaid. 




HOW TO APPLY


How do I apply to the grants program?


To apply to the FedEx Small Business Grants Program, go to
fedex.com/smallbusinessgrants and follow the instructions on the page.  


Can I start my application and finish it later?


No, you will not be able to start the application and finish it at a later time.
It is recommended that you prepare your answers and video ahead of time to
ensure you provide appropriate responses to the questions. 


How will I know if my application has been received?


Upon completion of your application, you should receive a message on screen of,
“Thank you for your application.”  You’ll also receive a confirmation email that
your application has been received (be sure to check your spam folder in case it
accidentally routes there). 


I’m having trouble submitting my application and believe that I have answered
all required fields. How can I submit my application?


The most common reason an application fails to submit is due to a required field
not being answered or completed. All required fields will be marked with an
asterisk. Most often the missing required field is an upload of the business
logo. Make sure a photo has been uploaded in that field and that the photo
upload did not fail. 


Can I redo my application after it has been submitted or can someone make an
edit for me?


Only 1 application per business is allowed. Multiple applications for the same
business are not allowed. If more than one application is submitted for the same
business, the newest one will be kept, and all others will be removed. Edits
cannot be made to applications once submitted.


I was having internet problems when the application period expired (the
application site was not responding). Can I still submit my application?


We are not able to accept applications after the posted deadline. 


Will applications be publicly visible for anyone to see?


No, applications will not be made public and will only be visible by FedEx. 




SELECTING RECIPIENTS


How will the grant recipients be selected?


A selection committee within FedEx will select the final 10 recipients from the
pool of applicants using the following elements:       

• Clear, compelling, and engaging application answers and review of required
video.

• Answers to all application questions.

• Review of social media sites, including all posts and/or images by the
business and/or the business owner(s).

• Reviews of the business product/service available online through review sites.

• Website ease of navigation, ease of ordering services or products (if
applicable), product availability (in stock or not, if applicable).

• How well the applicant’s brand aligns with the FedEx brand.

• Whether the small business owner is prepared to be a Small Business Ambassador
and/or potential member for the FedEx Small and Medium Customer Advisory Board.



Extra credit will be given for those entrants exhibiting any of the following
elements:

• Unique or innovative product or service offering.

• Sustainability/environmentally friendly business, product, or business
practices.

• Business gives back to community or the environment.



•Those selected to receive a grant will be notified via phone and/or email from
FedEx on or by May 16, 2024.

• FedEx may also request a background check on business owners to remain in
consideration for receiving a grant and will be notified of this request
from smallbusinessgrants@fedex.com. Requests must be fulfilled within 48 hours
to remain in consideration.

• Up to 100 additional businesses may be selected to receive a $300 voucher from
My FedEx Rewards and will be notified via email by May 16, 2024. 



I have a question/issue not answered in the FAQ. Who can I contact?

The FAQs provide answers to the most commonly asked questions. If you have a
unique situation, you may contact the Small Business Grants team
at smallbusinessgrants@fedex.com and someone will get back to you as quickly as
possible. 

I have a question/issue not answered in the FAQ. Who can I contact?

The FAQs provide answers to the most commonly asked questions. If you have a
unique situation, you may contact the Small Business Grants team at
smallbusinessgrants@fedex.com and someone will get back to you as quickly as
possible.


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