Applications are now open for the FedEx ^® Entrepreneur Fund, a collaboration between the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), Hello Alice and FedEx. The new fund is one of a number of grant programs undertaken by GEN to provide direct support to entrepreneurs. The fund will provide $10,000 grants to 30 small businesses owned by military-connected entrepreneurs and people with disabilities in the United States.

To be eligible, small businesses must be:

• Majority (51%+) owned and operated by entrepreneur(s) with disabilities OR
• Majority (51%+) owned and operated by military-connected entrepreneur(s) — includes military family members, military spouses, active duty, or veterans

Other eligibility criteria includes:

• Maximum of twenty-five (25) employees
• Annual gross revenues in 2021 of less than $7 million
• Demonstrated need for funding to support business and serve customers

Grant recipients will be eligible to receive an additional $5,000 unrestricted grant after completion of a post-grant report.

For a full list of eligibility criteria, please see the terms and conditions.