$100 to spark your idea, no strings attached

Want to get involved?

• Donate
• Volunteer
• Apply for a Grant
• Submit an Equipment Request
• Apply for Creature Feature

FAQ

What is AnthroSpark?

AnthroSpark is a nonprofit initiative that awards small, no-strings-attached microgrants to creators in the furry community. Our goal is to bolster creativity, access, and expression in the furry fandom—whether you're a digital artist, fursuit maker, writer, content creator, or craftsperson.

Who can apply for a grant?

Any furry creator, maker, or artist! You don't need to be famous or experienced. We're here to support digital & traditional artists, fursuit makers, writers & comic creators, musicians, crafters, streamers, and more. If you identify with or contribute to the furry community, you’re welcome to apply.

How do equipment requests work?

Equipment Requests are an alternative to our monetary grants. Instead of receiving cash, a creator can ask us to help cover a specific piece of equipment they need for their craft. It's a better fit when the real barrier isn't $100 of general support but one particular tool standing between a creator and their next project.We review Equipment Requests on a rolling basis as funds allow rather than a fixed monthly schedule. The Equipment Requests use the same criteria as our grants: need, community involvement, and prioritizing underrepresented or first-time creators whenever possible.

How often do you award grants?

We award a new grant on the 1st and the 15th of each month. Application cycles may vary depending on funding, but our goal is to support creators consistently and sustainably. The more support and donors we can attract, the more grants we can award each month, and hopefully someday larger grants as well!

What's required of applicants?

AnthroSpark grants are meant to empower furry creators of all ages and experience levels. Therefore, AnthroSpark does not fund non-furry related projects, NSFW or harmful activities.Right now, we primarily support U.S.-based applicants, but we hope to expand internationally as we grow. If you're outside the U.S., feel free to apply—we'll do our best to accommodate when funding allows.

What's expected of grantees?

Nothing. Seriously—our grants are no-strings-attached.
We don’t claim any ownership over your work, and we never will. We won’t ask for updates or deliverables. We simply want to help you create something awesome.

How do you choose who gets a grant?

We review each application based on your idea or need, your role in the furry community, and how the funds might help your work or access.You don’t need a big portfolio, lots of followers, or a resume. We aim to prioritize underrepresented, underfunded, or first-time creators whenever possible.

Does any grant money go to big conventions or organizations?

No - unlike many furry ran fundraisers, we don’t donate to third-party or large organizations. 100% of our grant funds go directly to individual furries in the community who need them the most.

Can I apply again if I don’t get picked?

YES! We encourage re-applying. We know that creative journeys take time—and funding is often a matter of timing and capacity, not your worth or talent.

How is AnthroSpark funded?

Because we are so small, AnthroSpark is only funded by our founder, Xander. We hope to scale funding initiatives by attracting individual donors and recurring contributors. Every dollar raised goes toward grants and operating costs.Future funding initiatives could include sales of merch, fundraising art, or occasional sponsorships from allies in the fandom.Our goal is to operate with as minimal overhead as possible, so that as much money as possible can go directly to creators, we believe in radical transparency and will publish funding stats periodically.

I don't have any money to donate, are there other ways I can support AnthroSpark?

YES!You can: spread the word on social media or volunteer (we sometimes need artists, community moderators, and help running convention booths)Your support helps keep creativity accessible for all furs.