Community Member · Free
Looking for opportunities? Join free.
Community Members discover opportunities. Community Partners are discovered through them. Start with a free Community Member account and open your Community Portal.
What is this?
Community Member is EPIC's free tier. It's the way anyone can join the platform, follow their community, and receive grants.
Who is it for?
Anyone looking for opportunities in their community — neighbors, families, veterans, students, and anyone else who wants to participate.
What do I get?
Access to Community Portals, opportunities, and grant awards funded by EPIC media revenue and Community Partners.
How does it help me?
You gain visibility into what's happening near you, save the partners you care about, and can convert Community Grant Awards into real value at local businesses.
What's included
Discover Community Opportunities
Browse grants, offers, programs, and resources across every EPIC community.
Follow Community Portals
Keep an eye on the ZIP Codes that matter to you.
Save favorite Community Partners
Bookmark the businesses, organizations, and individuals you support.
Participate in Community Opportunities
RSVP, apply, and take part in what your community is doing.
Receive Community Grant Awards
Get grants funded by EPIC media revenue and Community Partners.
Redeem Community Grant Awards
Use your awards with local Community Partners you already love.
Community Grant Awards
Some EPIC Community Grant Awards are connected to participating Community Partners. Other awards may be supported through EPIC Unlocked Community Grant Funds and may not require the recipient to use the award with a Community Partner. Availability, eligibility, and award terms depend on the specific Community Grant opportunity.
What happens next
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Create your free account
Sign up with your email — it takes under a minute.
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Find your Community Portal
Enter your ZIP Code to see local partners and opportunities.
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Start participating
Follow partners, apply for opportunities, and receive Community Grant Awards.