# Open Source Europe documentation

Source: https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/

Practical guidance for joining OSE, receiving funds and managing your Collective.

If you are new to OSE: [Start your application](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/getting-started/how-to-apply/). If OSE has already accepted you: [Follow your first steps](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/how-it-works/basics/).

## Choose your task

- [Join OSE](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/getting-started/how-to-apply/): Check whether hosting fits your project and prepare your application.
- [Run your Collective](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/how-it-works/basics/): Start after acceptance, manage your budget and keep your contacts up to date.
- [Receive funds](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate/): Choose a donation route, receive a grant or connect GitHub Sponsors.
- [Pay and get reimbursed](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/how-it-works/expenses/): Choose an invoice or reimbursement and prepare your payment request.
- [Fees and hosting rules](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/faq/general-faqs/): Understand hosting costs and find answers about your arrangement with OSE.
- [Get help](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/about/contact-us/): Find the right contact for a question, a payment issue or a sensitive concern.

## Common tasks

* [Check project eligibility](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/getting-started/how-to-apply/eligibility/)
* [Review hosting fees](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/faq/general-faqs/#how-much-does-it-cost)
* [Choose invoice or reimbursement](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/how-it-works/expenses/invoices-or-reimbursements/)
* [Apply for a grant](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate/applying-for-grants/)
* [Connect GitHub Sponsors](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate/setting-up-github-sponsors/)
* [Arrange U.S. donations](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/what-we-offer/tax-deductible-giving-for-us-donors/)
* [Make an outgoing grant or donation](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/how-it-works/expenses/request-a-grant-for-nonprofits-only/)
* [Move or close a Collective](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/faq/fiscal-hosting-faqs/)

## Understand OSE

Read [what OSE offers](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/what-we-offer/), explore [budget decisions](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/guides/deciding-on-how-to-use-your-money/), or consult the [payment FAQ](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/how-it-works/expenses/expenses-and-getting-paid-faqs/).

For a safeguarding concern, go directly to the [safeguarding policy and contacts](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/about/safeguarding-policy/).

Open Source Europe is a Belgian Association (ASBL/vzw). Its tech platform lets open source groups raise and spend funds, all in full transparency.

### Our Mission

We support movements and decentralized communities by providing the infrastructure needed to:

* Launch new projects.
* Manage and oversee financial operations.
* Keep open source initiatives legally and fiscally compliant.

If you are an open source project, OSE helps you reach your goals by taking on the administrative work of managing your funds.

We also work with foundations and philanthropists to set up dedicated funds. These funds let them re-grant resources to open source initiatives globally.

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### How We Can Help

#### For Open Source Collectives

By partnering with OSE, your group can:

* Launch and manage projects without having to incorporate a separate legal entity.
* Simplify financial operations with the Open Collective platform.
* Connect with global philanthropic opportunities and corporate sponsors.

#### For Foundations and Philanthropists

We offer professional help with:

* Creating and managing philanthropic funds.
* Supporting transparent re-granting processes.
* Supporting open source initiatives on a global scale through a recognized European structure.

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### Get Started

* [Apply for hosting](https://opencollective.com/europe/apply)
* [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/TmbRzFBqBa)
* [Contact us](mailto:home@opensourceeurope.org)