Open Textbook Pilot Program

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.

Program Details

Office of Postsecondary Education is a federal agency that offers the Open Textbook Pilot Program grant program to support education programs, sustainability, and workforce. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office of Postsecondary Education through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for education programs, sustainability, and workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions, eligible organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Office of Postsecondary Education or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $1.5M – $2M. Applications are due by June 23, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports education programs, sustainability, and workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by ED-OPE

Award details

Award range: $1.5M – $2M. Applications close on June 23, 2026.

Categories

Education · Sustainability · Workforce