FedEx® Small Business Grant Contest

Please share the following grant opportunity with your local businesses.


Applications Open until March 9

  • Open to sole proprietors and online businesses
  • Must have been in business for at least six months
  • Not open to non-profits or franchises


  • Grand Prize: One winner of $50,000, plus $7,500 in FedEx Office® print and business services
  • 2nd Place: One winner of $30,000, plus $5,000 in FedEx Office print and business services
  • 3rd Place: Ten winners of $15,000, plus $1,000 in FedEx Office print and business services


Steps To Apply:

  1. Write a short profile highlighting your unique story and offerings. 
  2. Upload a logo and photos that capture the spirit of your business.
  3. Create a one-minute video about what makes your business special. 
  4. Share your entry! Remind fans to vote for your entry between March 10 and March 24. Votes are one of the many factors considered in choosing finalists and winners, and are allowed once per 24-hour period per person.



View a sample entry HERE


North Central Illinois Council of Governments
613 W Marquette Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-5830
www.ncicg.org