NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 — The Acceleration Project (TAP), a nonprofit empowering under-resourced small business owners through high-impact consulting and mentorship, announced the expansion of its Economic Development & Growth for Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Program with support from Truist Foundation.

TAP was recently awarded a grant from Truist Foundation, which has provided resources to bring this 2-year program to 500 low-to-moderate income small business owners across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South New Jersey, and Greater Philadelphia.

Through no-cost coaching, small-group sessions, and one-on-one guidance, the EDGE program provides hands-on support to help small business owners build a stronger financial foundation. The program is built around the Financial Health Network's FinHealth Score framework, focusing on four key pillars — spending, saving, borrowing, and planning — to help entrepreneurs build stronger financial habits, improve long-term stability, and grow their businesses with confidence.

At the end of each year in the program, 25 participants will receive monetary awards from a cash incentive pool to invest directly in their businesses.

What EDGE Participants and Partners Are Saying

"The results we've seen thus far from small business owners participating in EDGE have been outstanding. The knowledge and guidance they're gaining from our consultants teaching in this program are improving their financial confidence and decision-making skills. We're thrilled by the support of the Truist Foundation to expand this program to more states across the U.S., where small business owners are vital parts of communities and economies."

— Jane Veron, CEO and Co-Founder, The Acceleration Project

"At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities, and that comes to life through partnerships like this one. We're proud to support The Acceleration Project and its work to equip small business owners with the tools, guidance, and confidence they need."

— Truist Foundation

Get Involved

Community organizations, chambers of commerce, CDFIs, industry associations, city development agencies, nonprofits, and government entities that support the small business ecosystem are invited to learn more about partnering with the EDGE program.

Learn more about the TAP EDGE Program.

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