Do you have a business you want to start? The BALSA Grant can help you get going!
BALSA Grant recipients receive:
New for 2025! Cash grant of $1,500
Participation in the Learning Series
One-on-one mentoring
Eligible to apply for the $5,000 Follow-on Grant
The BALSA Grant is designed for first-time St. Louis entrepreneurs wanting to start or grow their early stage business in St. Louis. We welcome applications from all business sectors, and from non-profit as well as for-profit organizations. We are accepting applications to the BALSA Grant from January 1st - 24th, and you can apply here.
The Learning Series is a 10 week comprehensive entrepreneur training program that introduces them to the St. Louis business ecosystem, brings them industry experts, and provides one on one time with each presenter after the session. Sessions take place 6-8pm Thursdays, and we ask that BALSA Grant winners commit to participating in at least 80% of the sessions offered.
You can apply to The BALSA Grant twice a year, starting January 1 and July 1.
More details about the BALSA Grant:
