> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fundwork.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Enter Bounties and Win USDC Rewards on Fundwork

> Learn how to find open bounties, read judging criteria, submit completed work before the deadline, and earn USDC rewards on Fundwork.

Bounties are open competitions. Anyone can submit completed work, the client reviews all submissions after the deadline, and the best entry wins the USDC reward. There's no application step — you do the work, then submit it.

## How to Enter a Bounty

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find an open bounty">
    Go to [fundwork.app/explore](https://fundwork.app/explore) and select the **Bounties** filter. Sort by **Ending soon** to catch active bounties with time remaining, or sort by **Highest amount** to focus on the biggest rewards. Click any listing to open the full opportunity page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Read the listing in full">
    Each bounty listing contains everything you need to decide whether to enter and how to win:

    * **Overview** — the client's goals and the context behind the bounty
    * **Deliverables** — what you need to submit
    * **Requirements** — any constraints on format, tooling, or eligibility
    * **Judging criteria** — how the client will evaluate and compare submissions
    * **Deadline** — the date and time after which no new submissions are accepted
    * **USDC amount** — the reward on offer for the winner(s)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete your work">
    Bounties require completed work at submission time — unlike contracts, there's no application or discussion phase before you start. Produce your deliverable according to the requirements before the deadline.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit before the deadline">
    Open the bounty listing and submit your completed work. Include:

    * A link or attachment to your deliverable
    * A brief note on your approach and any decisions you made
    * Any supporting files the listing requests

    Double-check the deadline before you submit. Late submissions are not accepted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for the client's review">
    After the deadline, the client reviews all submissions. This review period takes time — the client is evaluating every entry against the judging criteria. You'll be notified if you're selected as a winner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive your USDC if selected">
    The client selects the winner(s) and awards the USDC reward. The payment is sent to your payout address on Base. You receive an on-chain transaction hash as confirmation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Read the judging criteria before you start your work, not after. Clients often weight specific qualities — originality, technical accuracy, adherence to brand guidelines, or something else entirely. Aligning your work to those criteria is the most direct way to improve your chances of winning.
</Tip>

## What to Know About Bounty Competitions

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Multiple submissions are normal" icon="users">
    Anyone can enter a bounty. The submission count on the listing card tells you how many entries are already in. A high count means more competition; a low count may mean the bounty was recently posted.
  </Card>

  <Card title="The client picks the winner(s)" icon="star">
    The client has full discretion over which submission wins. Some bounties award a single winner; others may award multiple. Check the listing for details on how many winners will be selected.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deadlines are firm" icon="clock">
    Once the deadline passes, the bounty closes to new submissions. Plan your time so you can submit a polished entry before the cutoff, not right at it.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Your profile backs your work" icon="id-card">
    Clients can view your Fundwork profile alongside your submission. A complete profile with past work and clear skills adds credibility to your entry.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>