Arch Grants, the St. Louis nonprofit that annually awards $75,000, equity-free grants to new businesses, said Friday it is providing $1.35 million in funding to 16 startups in its 2026 group. The nonprofit also said it made two additions to its new early-stage pilot program and named two new companies to its fellows program. Each Arch Grants recipient will receive $75,000 in equity-free funding. Recipients commit to operating their businesses from the St. Louis region for at least one year. An additional $25,000 grant is available to companies relocating from outside Missouri and at least 150 miles from St. Louis…
