The company celebrated its Spring 2024 BALSA Grant cohort on March 27 and presented ten first-time entrepreneurs with $1,000 grants, mentorship, and networking. Former winner Paris Rollins received a $5,000 follow-on grant.
The BALSA Foundation celebrated its Summer 2024 BALSA Grant cohort and tenth anniversary on September 25, awarding $1,000 cash grants, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
The BALSA Grant provides recipients with a $1,500 cash grant, participation in the Learning Series, one-on-one mentoring, and eligibility to apply for a $5,000 Follow-on Grant.
The company celebrated ten BALSA Grant recipients at an April 9 award ceremony at Greater St. Louis Inc. The cash award increased to $1,500, alongside mentorship and networking opportunities for ten first-time entrepreneurs.
The BALSA Foundation is a volunteer organization and the philanthropic arm of The BALSA Group. Many members are its alumni, and members work to make St. Louis a better place as entrepreneurs, scientists, community leaders, and young professionals.
Founded in 2014, The BALSA Foundation is a volunteer-run organization of entrepreneurs, scientists, community leaders, and young professionals. The Foundation aims to make entrepreneurship accessible – and success attainable – to everyone.
