FedEx Launches Eighth Annual Small Business Grant Contest

today announced the launch of its eighth annual Small Business Grant Contest. This year, the contest offers grants and services to 12 U.S.- based small businesses, distributing a collective prize pool of more than $250,000. Winners also receive FedEx Office® print and business services credit to help support their small business. In addition, they join a community of small businesses that offer peer insights. The 2020 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest prize packages include: New this year, one of the winners will be recognized with the “Veteran-Owned Business Honor” as part of the company’s commitment to help U.S. military veterans as they transition to civilian life. As in past years, one of the Bronze prize winners will receive the “Entrepreneur Choice Award,” a distinction bestowed by the FedEx Entrepreneur Advisory Board, which is comprised of former grant winners and small business owners from around the country.