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Startup Competition

ENTREPRENEUR STARTUP BUSINESS

Foundation Annual Grants for Startups

Funding Amount

$1,600,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Startup Competition

Funder: Arch Grants
Geographic Scope: St. Louis, Missouri
Award Type: Grants and Fellowship

Overview

Arch Grants' annual Startup Competition awards significant funding to early-stage companies in the St. Louis region. The most recent competition (2025) awarded $1.6 million to 19 startups and welcomed three new Fellows. The competition is powered by local philanthropy and aims to fuel St. Louis' entrepreneurial ecosystem.

    Key Details

  • Total Awards: $1.6 million (2025)
  • Number of Winners: 19 startups (2025)
  • Fellowship Component: Selected companies become Arch Grants Fellows
  • Focus: Supporting startup growth and St. Louis business landscape impact

Contact

Address: 2315 Locust St. Suite 2B, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-272-4857 Email: info@archgrants.org Website: archgrants.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Resources Available:

  • Application Reminder Form

  • FAQs
  • Detailed step-by-step application instructions not provided in available content. Prospective applicants should visit the website or contact Arch Grants directly for current application information.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    startups

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