2021 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest Winners
Congratulations to our contest winners!
The moment has finally arrived for us to announce the winners of the 9th annual Small Business Grant Contest! We received more than 8,300 remarkable entries, which made the selection process difficult for all our judges. But they've made their decisions and now it's time to meet this year's Small Business Grant Contest winners!
Grand Prize Winner
Receives $50,000, plus $7,500 in FedEx Office print services
Equine Amnio Solutions
Argyle, TX
Equine Amnio Solutions is the market leader in the distribution of next-generation regenerative veterinary products to maximize the health and performance of horses across all breeds and athletic disciplines. One of these products, RenoVö®, has been used in over 4,000 horses and is considered a game-changing equine tissue therapy by owners and veterinarians.
Equine Amnio Solutions
Argyle, TX
Equine Amnio Solutions is the market leader in the distribution of next-generation regenerative veterinary products to maximize the health and performance of horses across all breeds and athletic disciplines. One of these products, RenoVö®, has been used in over 4,000 horses and is considered a game-changing equine tissue therapy by owners and veterinarians.
Second Place Winner
Receives $30,000, plus $5,000 in FedEx Office print services
KC CattIe Company
Weston, MO
KC Cattle Company specializes in the production of Wagyu beef products. In 2019, Food&Wine.com called their Wagyu hot dogs "the best in the world." Their true passion is providing veterans with employment opportunities to help them make the transition from military service to civilian life. For this reason, they are also this year's Veteran-Owned Business Honoree.
KC CattIe Company
Weston, MO
KC Cattle Company specializes in the production of Wagyu beef products. In 2019, Food&Wine.com called their Wagyu hot dogs "the best in the world." Their true passion is providing veterans with employment opportunities to help them make the transition from military service to civilian life. For this reason, they are also this year's Veteran-Owned Business Honoree.
Third Place Winners
Receives $15,000, plus $1,000 in FedEx Office print services
Care+Wear
New York, NY
Care+Wear is a for-purpose and social-mission company that's reimagining how the world looks at and feels about wellness by bringing function and fashion together to create a more human healthcare experience.
Coyotas
San Diego, CA
Coyotas makes grain-free, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo tortillas that are as delicious as the real thing. They're hand-made without preservatives using techniques that have been passed down for generations.
Greentop Gifts
Atlanta, GA
Greentop Gifts brings diversity to your celebrations with apparel, home decor, and stationery. Their Christmas, birthday, baby shower, and graduation collections feature diverse characters who reflect our multicultural society.
Harmony Harvest Farm
Weyers Cave, VA
Harmony Harvest Farm is set among the rolling fields of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley and is one of the few flower farms that ships freshly cut blooms directly to homes across the country.
JCs Wildlife
Evansville, IN
JCs Wildlife is a family-owned online retailer of all things birding and wildlife. A majority of their wildlife houses and feeders are made from recycled poly lumber, which is both environmentally friendly and very durable.
Let's Make Art
Hamilton, MO
Let's Make Art makes it easy for anyone to be artistic. Paired with free video tutorials, they curate monthly art box subscriptions to send directly to their community of subscribers to empower them to create and have fun.
Modi Toys
Edison, NJ
Modi Toys is a pioneering direct-to-consumer brand of children's products rooted in South Asian culture and faith. To date their simple yet meaningful toys and books have found their way into nearly 20,000 homes in 28 countries.
Prism Kites
Seattle, WA
Most kites are only meant to provide a cheap afternoon's entertainment, but Prism single- and dual-line flying masterpieces are designed for serious outdoor recreation.
Trade Street Jam Co.
Brooklyn, NY
Trade Street Jam Co. is a chef-, woman-, and minority-owned and certified business that produces small-batch jars of jam that can be used in cocktails, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, marinades, pan sauces, and more.
Entrepreneur Choice Award
Each year our Entrepreneur Advisory Board selects one entrant as a Third Place Winner.
Browndages
Blacklick, OH
Browndages was founded in response to the non-diverse "flesh-colored" bandages that dominate the marketplace. The company helps people "Heal in Silence" by offering bandages in different shades of brown.
Showing our support for the small business community
While the Small Business Grant Contest is a big part of our efforts to support small businesses around the country, we've also created other resources specifically for the small business community.
Making lt Work podcast
Get insights and advice directly from small business owners around the country as they discuss what drives their business forward.
Tech Chat
Our experts share their knowledge and expertise to highlight the role technology plays in helping small businesses be successful.
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