Before you apply, make sure this fits your situation.
Grant: Arch Grants Startup Competition
Amount: $75,000 (free money, not a loan)
Deadline: March 31, 2026
What the money can be used for:
You can use the funds for normal business expenses such as:
- Hiring staff or contractors
- Paying yourself
- Marketing and growth
- Product or technology development
- Operating and scaling your business
Who qualifies:
- Early-stage startup founders
- Businesses with growth and job-creation potential
- Founders willing to relocate their business headquarters to St. Louis, Missouri
⚠️ Important:
Relocation is required if you are selected. You do not have to be in St. Louis to apply, but you must move your company there if awarded.
Pro tip:
Only apply if relocation is realistic for you. If not, there are other grants that do not require moving — and we’ll focus on those.