Deadline: 30-Jun-2020
FedEx Express Canada is currently seeking applications for the SupportSmall Grants 2020 to benefit small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in Canada.
Funding Information
- There will be a total of thirty (30) grant recipients (each a “Recipient” and collectively, the “Grant Recipients”);
- Each recipient will receive a CAD $5,000 Grant in the form of a cheque.
- Total value of all Grants is $150,000 (each a “Grant” and together, the “Grants”).
Eligibility Criteria
- The Grant is open to only legal residents of Canada who at the time of entry are independent owners/operators and the authorized agent of an eligible for-profit small business and are at least the age of majority in their province or territory of residence.
- In order to be considered an eligible “small business” for purposes of this Grant, the business must meet all of the following criteria:
- Domiciled in Canada;
- Currently active, lawful, and have all necessary and required licenses and registrations;
- In good standing as of the date of Submission and must remain so through the end of the Notification Period;
- Have no more than ninety-nine (99) employees on its payroll at the time of Submission (sole proprietors are considered as an employee and part-time employees are included); and
- In continuous operations for not less than one (1) year as of June 10, 2020.
The following are excluded:
- Business Owner or an investor in the business is a previous FedEx Express Canada Small Business Grant Contest Winner;
- Business is in any way affiliated with a franchised or direct seller business;
- Business is an authorized FedEx reseller;
- Business is a non-profit.
- Primary purpose of the business is in competition with FedEx or any FedEx operating companies;
- The business is under bankruptcy protection or has judicial liens or attachments.
For more information, visit https://www.fedex.com/en-ca/small-business/support-small-grants.html