The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab helps women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color sell online and scale their e-commerce through hands-on learning.
Donor Name: Accion Opportunity Fund
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,000
Details:
The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab is a multi-faceted program designed to help diverse small business owners, primarily women and people of color, who are looking to develop or expand their e-commerce operations as they continue to adapt their business models in the wake of COVID-19.
FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab Components
Powered by nonprofit partner Accion Opportunity Fund and e-commerce consultancy 37 Oaks, this four-month program provides:
- Immersive e-commerce courses and workshops
- Coaching from industry experts
- Networking with fellow entrepreneurs
- Online sales support and order fulfillment through the summer 2022 season
- A $2,000 business grant to support e-commerce growth plans
Eligibility Criteria
Any small business owner who meets the following criteria can apply for the hands-on learning and grant component of the program:
- Own a business based in the United States
- Currently sell a packaged, shelf-stable product that is not part of a prohibited industry
- Do not currently have an active e-commerce presence
- Currently have an active social media presence for their business
- Currently hold appropriate legal permits to produce and sell their product(s)
- Earned less than $500,000 in annual revenue in 2021
- Have been in business for at least six months [since October 2021]
- Be willing to commit to full program participation, which includes attending courses and workshops, participating in coaching sessions, and selling their products through SOKONI’s learning laboratory and marketplace for the summer season
For more information, visit FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab.