How much funding does Startup Competition provide?

Startup Competition provides $1,600,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Startup Competition?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Startup Competition offered?

Startup Competition runs on an annual cycle.

Startup Competition

Entrepreneur Startup Business Development Corporation

Foundation Annual Grants for Startups

Funding Amount

$1,600,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

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

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

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.

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What Entrepreneur Startup Business Development Corporation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 24
Total given: $1.86M
Median grant: $75K
Range: $10K–$100K

By dollars: Missouri 69%, New York 11%, Massachusetts 5%. Top recipient cities: St. Louis, MO; Brooklyn, NY; Rochester, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
79% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.