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Open Textbook Pilot Program

Office of Postsecondary Education Nonprofit eligible

Here's an active education funding opportunity from Office of Postsecondary Education, open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 23, 2026. It provides awards up to $1.5M–$2M.

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Deadline
Jun 23, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1.5M–$2M
Expected awards
4
Posted
May 21, 2026
Opportunity number
ED-GRANT-26-035
CFDA
84.116

Opportunity description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Open Textbook Pilot Program (OTP) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Secretary of Education (Secretary). The purpose of the OTP program is to support projects at eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) or State higher education agencies that create new open textbooks and expand the use of open textbooks and course materials in courses that are part of a degree-granting program, particularly those with high enrollments. This pilot program emphasizes the development of projects that demonstrate the greatest potential to achieve the highest level of savings for students through sustainable, expanded use of open textbooks in high-enrollment courses or in programs that prepare individuals for in-demand fields.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education

Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA)), combinations of such institutions, and other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies.Note: "Public agencies" include State Education Agencies and State Higher Education Agencies.Note: An applicant that is a nonprofit organization may, under 34 CFR 75.51, demonstrate its nonprofit status by providing: Proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax-deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. A statement from a state taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual. A certified copy of the applicant's certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or Any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.Note: For specific eligibility, please see ANI.

Funding

Award floor
$1.5M
Award ceiling
$2M

Agency contact

Office of Postsecondary Education

Robin M. Dabney OTP@ed.gov

OTP@ed.gov

Submitting your application

This award is administered through the federal Grants.gov system. Review the complete instructions and verify the deadline on the official page before starting your submission.

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