The EPIC Membership
EPIC is open to browse for everyone. Membership and community partnership are offered through the PSL Membership.
A PSL Membership is one of exactly 100 individually numbered EPIC community participation memberships, PSL-001 through PSL-100. Each PSL Membership is whole and indivisible: it is never divided into fractions, sub-units, or smaller memberships, and there is no parent-and-unit structure. Holding at least one active PSL Membership makes a person or organization an EPIC Member. A PSL Membership is acquired once and carries continuing participation for the operating life of the program. There is no annual renewal, no expiry date, and no recurring charge.
PSL Membership
By formula
Issued one position at a time by EPIC
Primary issuance price is set by formula, not by negotiation: canonical position n is priced at $25.00 × 1.05^(n − 1), calculated directly from the $25.00 base and the position number, with rounding to cents applied only once at the shown checkout amount. Each position is 5% above the position before it. The formula applies only to a successful initial issuance by EPIC — a failed, cancelled, or abandoned checkout never consumes a canonical number and never advances the price. Secondary resales and any EPIC Treasury resale use open, seller-set market pricing instead.
- One whole, indivisible PSL Membership — one of exactly 100
- One grant entitlement, one member ad, one 50/50 nomination
- Community Partner approval is separate
- Open to eligible holders in the United States
| Feature | PSL Membership |
|---|---|
| Membership unit | One whole, indivisible PSL Membership of exactly 100 |
| Price | Set by the canonical formula for each position |
| Duration | Held until transferred; membership does not expire |
| Storefront listing | Yes, on your Community Portal(s) |
| Community Partner benefits | Full Community Partner privileges once approved |
| Browsing EPIC | Open to everyone; no membership required |
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.