Since 2012, the Small Business Grant Contest has awarded more than $1.5 million in cash and prizes to over 100 small businesses. The contest, which awards unique and innovative small businesses, has drawn more than 50,000 entrants—including nearly 18,000 in 2022. We love seeing our winners continue to grow.
There will be a total of ten (10) winners (each a “Winner” and collectively, the “Winners”): three (3) Grand Prize Winners will receive U.S. $50,000 in the form of a check and $4,000 in print and business services from FedEx Office*; seven (7) 1st Place Winners will receive a U.S. $20,000 Grant in the form of a check and $1,500 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. Additional $10,000 awards in the form of a check, $500 additional print credit, and the added distinction and business award honor will be awarded among the Winners in each of the following categories:
- young entrepreneur owner
- veteran-owned business
- healthcare industry
- minority-owned business
- sustainability focused business
Write a short profile of your company. Tell us about your business and what makes you stand out from the competition. Why did you start this business? What does your company do? What do you do differently or better than your competitors? Are there any social causes that are important to your business? How would you use the winnings to enhance your business?