# Funds and Grants

## Funds

Funds are similar to an organization in that both will let you donate to a Collective. However, Funds are designed to hold and display a balance, show transaction history, and distribute money through Grants and Expenses.

If you are more focused on disbursing funds than receiving them, a Fund may be a good fit for you.

## Grants

Grants are similar to expenses in that they are disbursements. However, Grants are typically associated with a specific Fund or Collective that are giving money to eligible groups or individuals.

### Find out more

[**Understanding Funds**](https://documentation.opencollective.com/fiscal-hosts/funds-and-grants/understanding-funds)

Learn more about the purpose of Funds and how they might be the right fit for your organization.

[**Funds**](https://documentation.opencollective.com/fiscal-hosts/funds-and-grants/funds)

Learn how to set up and manage Funds through your Open Collective profile.

[**Grants**](https://documentation.opencollective.com/fiscal-hosts/funds-and-grants/grants)

Learn how to set up and manage Grants through your Open Collective profile.