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,...

Richard Garner, a founder and Producing Artistic Director of , told Patch Friday night that since last weekend, the organization has raised $108,000. Garner said he is hopeful that a cabaret to benefit the organization will result in the remainder of the funds needed to meet the $150,000 mark by Sept. 25. He said if the funds are not raised, Georgia Shakespeare will have to shut its doors permanently. Last week, Garner issued a to raise the money in order to make payroll as well as produce its next production. The company, which employs about 200 artists a year and has 8.5 staffers, has been in Brookhaven on the campus of for more than 15 years and entertaining the Atlanta metro area with Shakespeare's work for 26 years. The Go Big or Go Home Cabaret Fundraiser is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19 at the <a href="http://lefaisdodo.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Fais Do-Do </a>. Contact Georgia Shakespeare at 404-504-1473 for tickets.

Richard Garner, a founder and Producing Artistic Director of , told Patch Friday night that since last weekend, the organization has raised $108,000.

Garner said he is hopeful that a cabaret to benefit the organization will result in the remainder of the funds needed to meet the $150,000 mark by Sept. 25. He said if the funds are not raised, Georgia Shakespeare will have to shut its doors permanently. Last week, Garner issued a to raise the money in order to make payroll as well as produce its next production.

The company, which employs about 200 artists a year and has 8.5 staffers, has been in Brookhaven on the campus of for more than 15 years and entertaining the Atlanta metro area with Shakespeare's work for 26 years. The Go Big or Go Home Cabaret Fundraiser is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19 at the <a href="http://lefaisdodo.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Fais Do-Do </a>. Contact Georgia Shakespeare at 404-504-1473 for tickets.

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

The organization said more than $100,000 has already been raised.