Small Business
Grant Contest
Grant Contest
Find out more about the
contest and how it works.
Find out more about the
contest and how it works.
FedEx® Small Business Grant Contest: 10 years
of supporting small businesses
FedEx® Small Business Grant Contest: 10 years of supporting small businesses
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.
Veterans of industry
The courage, discipline, and ability to perform under pressure that comes from military experience can also help veterans succeed in business. Read how one veteran is leading her company to new heights.
The small business community’s next generation
Young entrepreneurs are the future of small business. Get insights into how a group of this year’s youngest winners are rewriting some of the rules to bring their business visions to life.
The mighty impact of small businesses
There’s nothing small about the impact that these five contest winners are having on their respective industries. They’re proving that sometimes the only road forward is a road you must build for yourself.
Small businesses with a big sustainability mission
Dramatic climate changes have made sustainability a priority for many small businesses. Discover how four winners from this year’s contest have aligned their business missions to help protect our environment.
Minorities make a major impact
Minority-owned businesses are a significant and growing part of the U.S. economy. Four of this year’s winners reflect on some of the experiences, challenges, and lessons from their journeys as minority business owners.
Small businesses putting the care in healthcare
With financial investment and public interest in healthcare on the rise, we spoke with two of this year’s contest winners to find out how they’re finding new and innovative ways to make their mark on the industry.
An opportunity to put a spotlight on your business
Entering the contest gives companies a chance to connect with new audiences, grow their networks, and really focus on what’s important to their businesses. Find out what four contest winners learned from their contest experience.
Previous contest winners: In their own words
Watch as previous contest winners like Nik Hawks, owner of Paleo Treats, discuss how their companies are doing today and what has changed as a result of winning.
Explore past winners
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Supporting small businesses with the resources
to help them succeed
Supporting small businesses with the resources to help them succeed
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