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

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

<a href="http://www.emilygiffin.com/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Giffin</a>, the Brookhaven author whose New York Times Best Seller <a href="http://somethingborrowedmovie.warnerbros.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Something Borrowed</a> was turned into a movie and released early this month, appeared Tuesday morning on CBS's the <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7366335n&amp;tag=mncol%3Blst%3B1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Early Show</a>. Giffin, the 39-year-old wife, and mother of three including a set of twin boys, is making her cross-country rounds promoting the movie starring Kate Hudson, and the book. "Had a great time on the EARLY SHOW w/ director of Bridesmaids Paul Feig," Giffin posted on her Facebook page to her more than 68,000 fans. "Thanks to CBS for having me--esp to the new executive producer and my good friend, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/batt.humphreys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Batt Humphreys</a>! Lots of fun. Will post photo and clip soon... NOW TO PREPARE TO MEET JENNIFER ANISTON TONIGHT! AHHHH!" Giffin is the author of five novels, all of which are New York Times bestsellers -  Something Blue (2005), Baby Proof (2006), Love the One You're With (2008) and Heart of the Matter (2010). The former attorney's website indicates that she is at work on her sixth novel and the screenplay for Baby Proof.

<a href="http://www.emilygiffin.com/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Giffin</a>, the Brookhaven author whose New York Times Best Seller <a href="http://somethingborrowedmovie.warnerbros.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Something Borrowed</a> was turned into a movie and released early this month, appeared Tuesday morning on CBS's the <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7366335n&amp;tag=mncol%3Blst%3B1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Early Show</a>.

Giffin, the 39-year-old wife, and mother of three including a set of twin boys, is making her cross-country rounds promoting the movie starring Kate Hudson, and the book. "Had a great time on the EARLY SHOW w/ director of Bridesmaids Paul Feig," Giffin posted on her Facebook page to her more than 68,000 fans. "Thanks to CBS for having me--esp to the new executive producer and my good friend, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/batt.humphreys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Batt Humphreys</a>! Lots of fun. Will post photo and clip soon... NOW TO PREPARE TO MEET JENNIFER ANISTON TONIGHT! AHHHH!"

Giffin is the author of five novels, all of which are New York Times bestsellers -  Something Blue (2005), Baby Proof (2006), Love the One You're With (2008) and Heart of the Matter (2010). The former attorney's website indicates that she is at work on her sixth novel and the screenplay for Baby Proof.

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

Emily Giffin's book Something Borrowed was made for the Silver Screen and released early this month. She is making her cross-country rounds to promote it.