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title: "February Grant Winner: Delvin Barnes"
description: Meet Delvin Barnes, February’s Friends and Family Fund Grant winner. Discover how this Houston-based founder is building an anime-inspired fashion brand from the ground up with the help of Sky’s the Limit.
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# [February Grant Winner: Delvin Barnes](https://blog.skysthelimit.org/grant-winner-delvin-barnes)

 Written by [Sky's the Limit](https://blog.skysthelimit.org/author/skys-the-limit) | 28 Feb 2025

This February, we’re thrilled to spotlight **Delvin Barnes**, founder of **Kidd’s Playground**, a Houston-based fashion startup bringing anime culture and streetwear together to create something bold, fresh, and full of heart.

Each month, Sky’s the Limit awards startup funding to aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs through our **Friends and Family Fund Grant**, providing up to $2,500 in support. These grants are more than just a financial boost—they're a signal of belief in bold ideas and underestimated founders.

 

 

#### Meet the Creator: Delvin Barnes

Delvin Barnes is a proud Black entrepreneur with big ideas and a growing business. Based in Houston, TX, Delvin launched **Kidd’s Playground**, a fashion brand that designs and sells **anime-themed T-shirts and apparel** online.

His brand is more than just a creative outlet—it’s an act of ownership, identity, and ambition. Coming from a low-to-moderate-income background, Delvin is building Kidd’s Playground with limited resources, but an abundance of determination.

 

#### About Kidd’s Playground and What's Next?

**Kidd’s Playground** blends anime fandom with fashion-forward streetwear. It's a brand that speaks to a generation of creators, gamers, and anime lovers who want to wear what they love—and express themselves boldly through design.

Despite being in the early stages, Delvin already has a few paying customers and a clear vision for his next steps. He’s ready to turn his hustle into something bigger—and thanks to Sky’s the Limit, he’s got the boost he needs.

Delvin is using his grant funding to invest in marketing, boost inventory, and expand Kidd’s Playground’s reach online. But more importantly, he’s gaining traction, confidence, and community through Sky’s the Limit.

 

 

##### About the Friends and Family Fund Grant

Sky’s the Limit created the Friends and Family Fund to provide seed capital to young entrepreneurs who often don’t have access to traditional funding. With just a compelling pitch and community support, members can win up to $2,500 each month to move their businesses forward.

To date, we’ve awarded **over $500,000** in grants to help underestimated founders build something of their own—and Delvin is the latest to join the growing list of changemakers and creators.

 

##### Want to Be Next?

Whether you're still shaping your idea or you're ready to scale, Sky’s the Limit is here to help you turn your vision into a reality. From **mentorship** and **community** to **grant funding** and **coaching**, the support you need is just a few clicks away.

Start by building your profile, creating your Funding Pitch, and connecting with our community.

👉 [Join Sky’s the Limit and Pitch Your Business Today](https://app.skysthelimit.org/)

We’re honored to support entrepreneurs like Delvin Barnes—creators who are turning passion into progress, one bold idea at a time.

[View full post](https://blog.skysthelimit.org/grant-winner-delvin-barnes)

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