Got a Startup With Purpose? Apply for 2026 Epiphany Grant!

Epiphany 

Every startup begins with a spark. First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Epiphany program, a faith-based social entrepreneurship incubator supporting startups tackling today’s most pressing challenges. The deadline to apply is January 6! You may apply via the link here firstpresatl.org/epiphany. Epiphany is an evergreen initiative that equips entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to social issues with funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance. If you are an emerging founder with a vision to address societal challenges often overlooked by traditional markets, Epiphany offers the resources needed to help your venture grow. Examples of qualifying ventures include businesses that employ formerly incarcerated individuals or adults with developmental challenges, as well as enterprises offering services such as coding training for refugees or mechanical skills development in low-income communities. Since its launch, Epiphany has awarded nearly half a million dollars in grants and supported multiple successful ventures, including Refuge Coffee Co., PadSplit, and Purposeful Gourmet Foods. Modeled in part after the format of Shark Tank, the program provides early-stage entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and access to a network focused on impact areas such as hunger, homelessness, housing, refugee resettlement, racial equity, poverty, healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability. To learn more about Epiphany, explore previous grant recipients, or apply for the 2026 cohort, visit firstpresatl.org/epiphany.

Fulton County

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Midtown

Georgia

Every startup begins with a spark. First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Epiphany program,...

With the rythm of poetry and the timing of a comedian, New York Times Best-Selling Children's Book Author <a href="http://carmendeedy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carmen Agra Deedy</a> told stories of her childhood by reciting excerpts of her books during a special appearance at this week. Deedy has an entertaining style and a razor-shap wit that allows her to transcend the adult-child barrier and touch her audience with laughter and life lessons. During an appearance this week at PATH Academy, a charter school for mainly refugee students, Deedy somehow made her experience immigrating from Cuba to America funny. Born in Cuba, Deedy immigrated with her family here to Decatur during the Cuban Revolution.

With the rythm of poetry and the timing of a comedian, New York Times Best-Selling Children's Book Author <a href="http://carmendeedy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carmen Agra Deedy</a> told stories of her childhood by reciting excerpts of her books during a special appearance at this week.

Deedy has an entertaining style and a razor-shap wit that allows her to transcend the adult-child barrier and touch her audience with laughter and life lessons. During an appearance this week at PATH Academy, a charter school for mainly refugee students, Deedy somehow made her experience immigrating from Cuba to America funny.

Born in Cuba, Deedy immigrated with her family here to Decatur during the Cuban Revolution.

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

Carmen Agra Deedy tells her stories of growing up as a Cuban refugee in the south