FedEx launched a small business grant contest for businesses hoping to get extra funding as well as small business community exposure amongst owners who work close with FedEx to build their business.
Small businesses wishing to enter only need to submit and tell its story by May 30th for a chance to win one of the grants.
Grant prizes include:
- One $25,000 grand prize grant
- One $15,000 grant
- Eight $7,500 grants
The contest started on May 3rd. Submitting businesses have to write a short profile about its business, gather four photos of the business or product and a one-minute “elevator pitch” about the business’ story, which is suggested but optional.
The winner will be chosen during a public online voting period from May 17 to June 13. Businesses are encouraged to share their link, and have friends, family and fans vote. Folks can only vote once every 24 hours. Buying votes, and offering discounts, or gifts for a vote is strictly prohibited.
The top 100 businesses will be announced on June 20, and the winner will be announced July 11.
