FedEx Small Business Grant Contest: Make a big impact
Are you a small business looking to make a big impact? Your journey starts here.
Running a small business is about thinking differently, finding new solutions and challenging the status quo. At FedEx, we want to support you in transforming those ideas into successful realities. We’re championing innovation through our FedEx Small Business Grant Contest, and with business advice and tips to help you at every step of the way.
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What is the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest?
Behind every lucky break lies a lot of hard work. That’s why since 2021, we’ve sponsored the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list and partnered with Forbes Asia to hold the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. FedEx is on a mission to help businesses with grants to grow and succeed.
Winner
Grand prize of USD 30,000
3 Special mentions
USD 13,000
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FedEx Small Business Grant Contest FAQs
First launched in the U.S. in 2012, SBGC has expanded to 31 international markets, including Europe and across Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (AMEA), to award grants to small businesses. The aim: to support their operations, fuel growth, foster innovation and nurture new ideas.
There will be a total of 4 winners, where the grand winner will win USD 30,000, and the 3 special mentions will each receive USD 13,000.
Companies on the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list will be considered for the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest.
No, you do not need a FedEx shipping account to be eligible to enter the contest.
The selected finalists considered from the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Quality of investors and funding
- Revenue growth
- Customer growth
- Employee growth
- Regional/Global reach potential
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