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FedEx Small Business Grants Program Winners 2024: Empowering Entrepreneurs Across America



06/19/2024


FedEx Small Business Grants Program Winners 2024: Empowering Entrepreneurs Across America
FedEx Corp. has announced the winners of its 12th annual FedEx Small Business Grants Program. This year, ten businesses from across the U.S. were selected from over 3,900 applicants.
 
Grand Prize Winner:
  • $50,000 Award: Bombi (Greenville, RI)
 
Nine Additional Winners:
  • $20,000 each:
    • Better Boba (Portland, OR)
    • Bundle x Joy (Phoenix, AZ)
    • Erie Cotton (Erie, PA)
    • Jasper Yeast (Sterling, VA)
    • Locsanity (Coral Springs, FL)
    • Madhu Chocolate (Austin, TX)
    • Marky Sparky Toys (Vista, CA)
    • Tandem Drums (Novato, CA)
    • YALA (Ashland, OR)
Aimee DiCicco, Senior Vice President of Customer Engagement Marketing & Retail Channel Solutions at FedEx, stated, “At FedEx, our mission is to empower small and medium-sized businesses by providing them with valuable resources for success. We are excited to highlight these outstanding entrepreneurs and are committed to supporting their business growth.”
 
In addition to the monetary grants, recipients will receive several benefits including a $500 print credit at FedEx Office, a $300 voucher from My FedEx Rewards, access to FedEx Premier Customer Care, a packaging consultation from the FedEx Packaging Lab, a digital and technology consultation from the FedEx Digital Sales Solutions team, an invitation to attend a Small Business Strategic Insights Forum, and a feature on the FedEx Small Business Center.
 
Kelsey Nolan, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Bombi, expressed gratitude, saying, “Winning the grand prize in this year’s FedEx Grant Program is a tremendous honor for us. This grant not only validates our dedication to sustainability and innovation but also provides crucial support for our mission. With FedEx’s ongoing partnership, we are excited to continue delivering top-quality products for parents while protecting the planet for future generations.”
 
Over the last twelve years, nearly 80,000 businesses have applied for the program in the U.S. alone, with FedEx awarding over $2 million in grants and print credits since its inception.