MEMPHIS, TN, May 16, 2024 — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) unveiled therecipients of the 12th annual FedEx Small Business Grants Program.Ten U.S.-based businesses were chosen this year out of over 3,900applications.
Grand PrizeRecipient:
$50,000
· Bombi (Greenville,RI)
Nine AdditionalRecipients:
$20,000 each,
· BetterBoba (Portland, OR)
· Bundle xJoy (Phoenix, AZ)
· ErieCotton (Erie, PA)
· JasperYeast (Sterling, VA)
· Locsanity (CoralSprings, FL)
· MadhuChocolate (Austin, TX)
· MarkySparky Toys (Vista, CA)
· TandemDrums (Novato, CA)
· YALA (Ashland,OR)
“At FedEx, we are dedicated to empowering our small andmedium-sized business owners and equipping them with impactfulresources for success,” said Aimee DiCicco, Senior Vice PresidentCustomer Engagement Marketing & Retail Channel Solutions, FedEx.“We’re thrilled to showcase these amazing entrepreneurs and arecommitted to helping their businesses thrive and grow.”
All grant recipients also receive a $500 print credit at FedExOffice, a $300 voucher from MyFedEx Rewards, access to FedEx Premier Customer Care, apackaging consultation from the FedExPackaging Lab, a digital and technology consultation fromthe FedEx Digital Sales Solutions team, an invite to attend a SmallBusiness Strategic Insights Forum, and a feature onthe FedEx SmallBusiness Center.
“We are incredibly honored to be named the grand prize recipient ofthis year’s FedEx Grant Program,” said Co-Founder and ChiefMarketing Officer, Kelsey Nolan, Bombi. “As a small business,winning this FedEx grant is a powerful validation of our commitmentto sustainability and innovation and we are beyond grateful for thesupport it provides. With the ongoing partnership of FedEx, we lookforward to continuing to offer parents best in class products fortheir everyday adventures while protecting the planet for futuregenerations.”
Over the past twelve years, nearly 80,000 businesses have appliedto the program in the United States alone. FedEx has awarded morethan $2 million total in grant money and printing credits combinedsince the program’s inception.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwidewith a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and businessservices. With annual revenue of $88 billion, the company offersintegrated business solutions through operating companies competingcollectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitally asone FedEx. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired andtrusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employeesto remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professionalstandards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedExis committed to connecting people and possibilities around theworld responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achievecarbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visitfedex.com/about.
