What Is the Partiful Birthday Fund?

Partiful runs a Birthday Fund - a program where they give cash to people celebrating their birthday so they can throw the party they actually want. No catch, no brand deal. Just money for your celebration.

Here's everything you need to know.

What is it?

The Partiful Birthday Fund gives a cash grant to a handful of birthday people each month. The fund rotates by zodiac sign. Past funds have gone to Scorpios, Aquariuses, Libras, Pisces, Capricorns, and more. Winners have used the money for decorations, custom touches, food, cake, and whatever made their party feel like theirs.

How much is it?

The fund amount varies by cycle, but recent rounds have given $400 each to multiple winners. That's real money - enough to cover a venue deposit, catering, a custom cake, decorations, or anything else that turns a normal night into a birthday worth remembering.

How do you apply?

It's simple. You need to plan your birthday on Partiful - either create a new event or use one you've already made. Then:

• Make sure your event is hosted on Partiful

• Invite at least 5 friends

• Submit your event before the deadline for your zodiac cycle

Winners are announced on a rolling basis, so you'll find out before your party date.

Who has won?

Past winners have used the Birthday Fund in all kinds of ways. Abby in Philly used hers to get custom decks of cards made for a suits-themed party and covered extra decorations and food. Je'Vaeh in New York used hers to throw a masquerade Sweet 16 - decorations, music, and a full celebration. Nia in New Mexico went all pink: decorations, cake, utensils, a charcuterie board, and sparkling prosecco. Each party was completely different, which is kind of the point.

Why does Partiful do this?

Partiful is the app people use to plan real parties - birthdays, dinners, housewarmings, all of it. The Birthday Fund is a way of putting money behind what the platform already believes: that birthdays are worth celebrating properly, and the best parties happen when the person at the center gets to do it their way.

How do I find out about the next one?

The fund rotates by zodiac sign, so every sign gets a turn. If your sign isn't the current cycle, you can sign up to get notified when yours comes around.

Check the current fund and apply at partiful.com/birthday.