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FedEx Small Business Grants Program is a grant from FedEx that funds U.S.-based small businesses through an annual contest awarding 12 winners a total of over ,500 in grants and FedEx Office services. One Grand Prize winner receives ,000 plus ,500 in FedEx Office credits; one second-place winner receives ,000 plus ,000 in services; and 10 third-place winners each receive ,000 plus ,000 in services.
Additional prize packages include website SEO and conversion audits. A special Veteran Owned Business Award distinction is available for eligible winners. Eligible applicants must be legal U.S. residents, at least 18 years old, running a for-profit U.S. business with no more than 99 employees, in continuous operation for at least six months, and an active FedEx shipping account holder for at least six months.
The typical application window runs February through early March.
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FedEx Small Business Grant Contest 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* 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.
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 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.
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.
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
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Owner must be a legal resident of the US, at least 18 years old, and an authorized agent of a registered for-profit business domiciled in the US, in continuous operation for at least six months prior to the application opening. Business must have a valid FedEx shipping account open for at least six months prior to the application opening and be a current shipping customer with FedEx, with no more than 99 employees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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