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,...

The 90-day window to collect signatures for the is winding down and proponents of the measure are putting forth a final plea to gather more names. The petition is short the requisite 65 percent of signatures needed to to secure the six speed humps they are requesting from the county. The neighborhood has until Friday, Dec. 30 to get the support needed. Eligible residents are home owners that live on: <ul> <li>    Thompson Rd.</li> <li>    Milowyn Pl.</li> <li>    Alta Vista Dr.</li> <li>    Grant Dr (between Thompson and Alta Vista only)</li> <li>    Bates Court</li> <li>    Fearn Circle</li> <li>    Poplar Springs Dr.</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/boc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DeKalb County's board of commissioners</a> gave their approval to place six speed humps in the Brookhaven neighborhood in September along Thompson Road whch is bordered by Dresden Drive on one end and Drew Valley Road on the other. The county installed several speed humps along Drew Valley earlier this year. Supporters say the devices are necessary for the safety of pedestrians and those walking along the roads with strollers and pet. Email <a href="mailto:hmcmillin30319@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harold McMillin</a> to sign the petition or call him at 404 728-0201.

The 90-day window to collect signatures for the is winding down and proponents of the measure are putting forth a final plea to gather more names. The petition is short the requisite 65 percent of signatures needed to to secure the six speed humps they are requesting from the county. The neighborhood has until Friday, Dec. 30 to get the support needed.

Eligible residents are home owners that live on: <ul> <li>    Thompson Rd.</li> <li>    Milowyn Pl.</li> <li>    Alta Vista Dr.</li> <li>    Grant Dr (between Thompson and Alta Vista only)</li> <li>    Bates Court</li> <li>    Fearn Circle</li> <li>    Poplar Springs Dr.</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/boc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DeKalb County's board of commissioners</a> gave their approval to place six speed humps in the Brookhaven neighborhood in September along Thompson Road whch is bordered by Dresden Drive on one end and Drew Valley Road on the other. The county installed several speed humps along Drew Valley earlier this year.

Supporters say the devices are necessary for the safety of pedestrians and those walking along the roads with strollers and pet. Email <a href="mailto:hmcmillin30319@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harold McMillin</a> to sign the petition or call him at 404 728-0201.

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

Deadline for signatures on the petition is this Friday.