Choose the Membership That's Right for You
Community Membership is free for everyone. Community partnership is offered through the PSL Membership.
A PSL Membership is a serialized community participation designation. EPIC has 1,000 individually serialized PSL Memberships organized into 100 parent PSLs, with 10 memberships associated with each PSL. Holding all 10 memberships associated with one PSL means holding the complete PSL. Memberships are issued and transferred in whole units only. A PSL Membership is purchased once for $10 and carries continuing participation for the operating life of the program. There is no annual renewal, no expiry date, and no recurring charge.
Community Member
Free
Always free
Discover Community Partners and everyday opportunities in your community.
- Explore Community Portals
- Follow EPIC Media
- Participate in eligible opportunities
PSL Membership
$10
Cohort 1 issuer price, per PSL Membership
The current issuer price is $10 as a one-time purchase for each PSL Membership, with continuing participation for the operating life of the program and no annual renewal. From one to 10 available memberships may be purchased in a standard order.
- One PSL Membership = exactly one unit of grant participation
- Full Community Partner privileges
- Featured on your Community Portal(s)
- Open to approved holders in the United States
| Feature | Community Member | PSL Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free | PSL Membership |
| Cost | $0 | $10 per PSL Membership (Cohort 1 issuer price) |
| Units | — | One PSL Membership = one unit of grant participation |
| Storefront listing | — | Yes, on your Community Portal(s) |
| Community Partner benefits | — | Full Community Partner privileges |
| Participation | Yes | Yes |
Every Membership Helps Build Community Grant Funds
- • The Community Grant Fund helps Community Supporters buy goods and services from Community Partners.
- • Residents apply year-round through a Rolling Community Grant Application Process.
- • Each week, Community Grant Funds support eligible residents through Weekly Community Grant Distributions.
- • Community Grant Awards are redeemed with participating Community Partners whenever program rules permit.
- • As a Community Partner, you help build a local ecosystem that benefits both residents and participating organizations.
Why Businesses Join
Community Partners do not simply purchase advertising. They participate in a community ecosystem designed to connect residents with participating Community Partners through Community Grant Funds.
Create More Customer Opportunities
Weekly grant distributions connect residents to your business.
Participate in Weekly Distributions
Every ZIP has its own fund with rolling awards.
Strengthen Local Communities
Contribute to the ecosystem that keeps neighborhoods thriving.
Build Community Trust
Show up as a verified partner backed by transparent grantmaking.
Increase Visibility
Featured placement across portals, directory, and grant redemptions.
Grow at Your Own Pace
Start with your home ZIP and participate in your community.
How EPIC Works
Step 1
Become a Community Partner
Step 2
Help Build Community Grant Funds
Step 3
Residents Apply — Rolling Application
Step 4
Weekly Community Grant Distributions
Step 5
Awards Redeemed with Community Partners
Community Grant Funds
The Community Grant Fund helps Community Supporters buy goods and services from Community Partners. Residents apply through a rolling application process, and awards depend on funding, verification, program rules, and approval.
Learn how funds workWhat Your Community Partner Membership Pays For
Your Community Partner membership pays for your participation in the EPIC Communities platform — not for your own grants.
Your membership provides access to the EPIC Communities network and includes benefits such as:
- • Your Community Partner business listing
- • Your public business profile
- • Community promotion opportunities
- • Eligibility to participate in the Community Grant Fund program
- • Access to current and future Community Partner platform features
- • Additional Community Partner benefits as they become available
Community Grant Funds are funded separately.
EPIC works to grow Community Partner Community Grant Funds through sponsorships, media projects, fundraising, donations, advertising, partnerships, Monthly Excess Revenue Allocations, and other mission-driven revenue sources.
As EPIC grows, Community Grant Funds can continue growing without requiring additional financial contributions from Community Partners.