Small businesses often have a limited operating budget. But growing a business requires cash, which is not easy to access, especially when somebody has just started a business.
The 2022 FedEx small business grant contest is a great way to win much-needed money and support to scale up your business operations.
The entry period will open on February 10. Click here to learn more about the 2022 Small Business Grant Contest.
What Is the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest?
As the name implies, the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is run by FedEx.
In this contest, winning American small businesses receive grant money, FedEx Office print and business services, and much more.
FedEx is offering more grand prizes and support on the 10th anniversary of the small business grant contest this year.
Winning a FedEx small business grant offers cash to scale up and can help improve the winners’ profiles.
Three grand prize winners will get $50,000, FedEx Office print services credit worth $4,000, and more.
Seven First Place winners will receive $20,000, FedEx Office print services credit worth $1,500, plus much more.
Judges will announce the winners on May 4, 2022.
You can check these FAQs about the 2022 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest to learn more about it.
What You Have to Do to Participate in the Contest
To participate in the grant contest, you have to submit your entry during the entry period (February 10 to February 28).
Basically, you have to answer two questions:
- Tell about your business in less than 1000 characters including spaces
- Explain how would you use the grant money to grow your business in no more than 1000 characters including spaces
In addition to the above questions, you will have to submit information about your business, such as the name of business, address, email address, business website, average sales revenue, etc.
You can click here to learn more about the contest’s official rules.
How to Create a Winning Pitch for the Contest
When it comes to increasing your chance of winning the FedEx Small Business Grant, preparing your pitch is critical.
Instead of sharing tons of data and statistics, you should try to share your story and make sure your website and social media profiles are up-to-date.
You can check this video of the past winner on creating a winning pitch. And here you can see what an example entry looks like.
What are you waiting for?
Visit the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest Page for additional information.
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