> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://finances.ouishare.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://finances.ouishare.net/collaborative-funding.md).

# Collaborative Funding for the commons

OuiShare has been experimenting with collaborative funding since 2016.

## How does Cobudget it work?

Cobudget is a simple tool based on the concepts of "buckets", which represent budget lines or mini-projects. The tools makes it easy for groups to crowdsource ideas for buckets and then fund them together.

[**>> Learn more about Cobudget**](http://cobudget.co)

Any one who would like can join our Cobudget group. Get access to the [OuiShare Cobudget](http://cobudget.co/#/groups/80) by asking a Connector or member you are in touch with.

If you are already a Connector, you should already have been added to our cobudget group.

[**>> Read more about our cobudget setup**](https://handbook.ouishare.net/guides-and-toolkits/collaboration-tools/cobudget-collaborative-funding)


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