> 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/financial-contributions-how-to-donate.md).

# Receive a contribution

Help supporters send funds to the right collective.

Contributions support your collective’s mission and activities. Donations and sponsorships are unconditional.

## Administrative contributions

| Funding route                                   | OCE administrative contribution                        |
| ----------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| Crowdfunding through Open Collective            | 8%, plus the payment provider’s actual processing fees |
| Grants                                          | 10%                                                    |
| Donations by bank transfer outside crowdfunding | 10%                                                    |

For crowdfunding, the total may be around 10%, but it varies with the actual processing fees; 10% is not a guaranteed all-inclusive rate.

## Optional platform tips

When making a contribution, you may be offered a tip to support the maintenance of the Open Collective platform. This tip supports Ofico, not OCE, and is separate from OCE’s administrative contribution. You can change the tip amount or set it to zero before confirming your payment.

## Contribute through the collective page

1. Open the page of the collective you want to support.
2. Choose **Contribute** and the amount.
3. Select one of the payment methods available for that contribution.
4. Check the collective, currency and details before confirming.

Keep the confirmation so the contribution can be found if needed. If you choose a bank transfer, follow [the transfer instructions](/oceurope/how-it-works/wire-transfer-instructions-via-open-collective-platform.md).

## Receiving a grant

If a foundation or another institution wants to fund your work, contact OCE early. Read [applying for a grant](/oceurope/how-it-works/applying-for-grants.md) before agreeing how the funds will be received.

## Other routes

* [Giving from the United States](/oceurope/how-it-works/tax-deductible-giving-for-u.s.-donors.md).
* [Fundraising outside Open Collective](/oceurope/how-it-works/fundraising-tools-and-resources.md).
* [GitHub Sponsors](/oceurope/how-it-works/setting-up-github-sponsors.md).
* [Cryptocurrency donations](/oceurope/how-it-works/contributions-in-cryptocurrencies.md).

These routes have their own conditions. Check with OCE before using a new route.

For a missing contribution, privacy question or recurring donation, see [contribution questions](/oceurope/faq/contributions-faq.md).