
OER Digest – September 24th, 2020
From Bilan Jama (CC USA) | Volume 114 | September 24th, 2020
THE OER DIGEST
Your bi-weekly newsletter for open education updates, opportunities, and reminders
APPLY NOW: The 2020 application period for the Open Textbook Pilot program is now open. The grant competition will award approximately $6 million in federal funds to higher education institutions to create or expand the use of open textbooks. This is a great opportunity to seek funding to support effective and impactful open education work.
- Applications are due November 16, 2020. See the notice inviting applications for further instructions.
- U.S. institutions of higher education and state higher education agencies are eligible to apply.
- The maximum grant size is up to $2 million for a period of up to 36 months.
- Grants are awarded on a competitive basis according to their score. A call for reviewers is also currently open.