Are you an entrepreneur with an innovative idea to address a social challenge? If yes, then apply now for 2022 Epiphany Initiative.
Donor Name: First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
State: Georgia
City: Atlanta
Type of Grant: Incubator and Accelerator
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/31/2022
Grant Size: $200,000
Details:
Epiphany is a social entrepreneurship initiative of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. This evergreen program is an incubator and an accelerator for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to address social challenges.
Epiphany awards grants to organizations building solutions to address homelessness, housing, refugee resettlement, criminal justice reform, racial equity, poverty, human rights, employment, health care, community development, and education.
Funding Information
Epiphany Fellows – will receive funding from a total pool of $200,000.
What kind of ventures does Epiphany support?
Epiphany seeks to partner with early-stage social ventures and entrepreneurial start-up initiatives. They prioritize solutions that build human capacity, dignity, and individual economic empowerment.
What do the selected ventures receive? Epiphany Finalists receive:
- A $5,000 base grant in addition to a structured business development curriculum, including business assessment and development tools, educational seminars, and networking forums.
- A pairing with relevant business advisors and coaches (Navigators) along with other subject matter experts (SMEs) aligned to the specific needs of the venture.
- Support of strategic priorities for the venture, including business formation and infrastructure, branding and marketing strategies, digital operations, resource planning, partnership, and funding.
- Membership in a network of supportive collaborators across the Epiphany community.
- At the end of the coaching period, Finalists present their refined ventures. Chosen Fellows are awarded additional funding from a total pool of $200,000. Fellows also have potential for expanded financial and community support after completing the Epiphany program.
For more information, visit First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.