The BALSA Grant is free help to start a business

We offer the BALSA Grant to help first time entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground.

BALSA Grant finalists receive:

Free (non-dilutive) cash grant of at least $1,000
In-kind professional services
Business workshops
One-on-one mentoring

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.

You can apply to The BALSA Grant twice a year, January 1-15 and July 1-15.

Before applying, be sure to download and read the Entrepreneur's Roadmap. Also, submitting your idea to Idea Support is a great way to get feedback to improve your BALSA Grant application.

More details about the BALSA Grant:

Learn more about how to write a strong application
Read the Frequently Asked Questions
See the Spring 2018 BALSA Grant application form