> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works.md).

# How it works?

- [Basics](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/basics.md)
- [Expenses](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/expenses.md)
- [Invoices or Reimbursements?](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/expenses/invoices-or-reimbursements.md)
- [Request a Grant (for Nonprofits Only)](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/expenses/request-a-grant-for-nonprofits-only.md): In addition to submitting an expense or invoice, the Open Collective platform also includes the option to “Request a Grant.”
- [Expenses & Getting Paid – FAQs](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/expenses/expenses-and-getting-paid-faqs.md)
- [The Partnership](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/expenses/the-partnership.md)
- [VAT in Europe and How It Works in OCE](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/expenses/the-partnership/vat-in-europe-and-how-it-works-in-oce.md)
- [Financial Contributions – How to Donate](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate.md): Helpful guides for Donors and Financial Contributors
- [Wire Transfer Instructions via Open Collective Platform](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate/wire-transfer-instructions-via-open-collective-platform.md): Please note that all funds have this option available.‌
- [Applying for Grants](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate/applying-for-grants.md)
- [Fundraising Tools & Resources](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate/fundraising-tools-and-resources.md): More ways to raise funds
- [Setting up GitHub Sponsors](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate/setting-up-github-sponsors.md): Guide to connecting GitHub Sponsors for Organizations to your Collective
- [Contributions in cryptocurrencies](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate/contributions-in-cryptocurrencies.md)
- [Refunds](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate/refunds.md): Can I refund a donation or get a refund for one I have made?