Up to $1,000 to grow your community.
Got a promising community idea, or one that just needs a push? We back up-and-coming communities with funding towards the things that actually help them take off.
Not a cash advance
Instead of handing over cash, we put the funding towards the things that grow a community.
Server hosting
Game servers, VPS or web hosting to give your community a fast, reliable home.
Branding
Logos, banners and a look that makes your community stand out.
Websites
A proper website or store to bring your members and content together.
Community management
The tools and setup to run and grow a healthy, active community.
Scripts & assets
Scripts, vehicles and other resources to make your servers your own.
How it works
From application to funding, here's what to expect.
Apply
Tell us about your community, your idea and what you'd put the funding towards.
We review
We look at every application and get in touch with the ones we'd like to back.
Qualifying period
We agree some goals and check in as your community finds its feet.
Funding released
We put the funding towards hosting, branding and the things that help you grow.
What we look for
A few things need to be true for us to back your community.
- Your community is a brand-new idea, or a project less than 3 months old.
- You complete a short qualifying period where we agree goals and check in.
- You have an active or clearly-planned home (Discord, game server or similar).
- You can clearly explain what you'd put the funding towards.
- You're happy to credit SimplisticNode as your hosting partner.
- You have a main point of contact who'll stay in touch during the program.
- You agree to our terms and acceptable use policy.
Frequently asked questions
Think your community has what it takes?
Tell us about it and what you'd do with the funding. We back the ones with real promise.