Open Textbook Pilot Program - ED-GRANT-26-035

Open Textbook Pilot Program - ED-GRANT-26-035 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education). The Employment and Training Administration at the U. S.

Department of 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).

A **. gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

* How to Apply for Grants * **Applicant Resources** * Adobe Software Compatibility * Submitting UTF-8 Special Characters * Encountering Error Messages * Grantor Standard Language * Submitting UTF-8 Special Characters * **Applicant System-To-System** * Reference Implementation * **Grantor System-To-System** * Reference Implementation * SF-424 Individual Family * SF-424 Mandatory Family * SF-424 Short Organization Family * Post-Award Reporting Forms * Country and State Lists Updates * **Manage Subscriptions** * Program Management Office * Grants.

gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities Open Textbook Pilot Program Office of Postsecondary Education Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:ED-GRANT-26-035 Funding Opportunity Title:Open Textbook Pilot Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Education Expected Number of Awards:4 Assistance Listings:84.

116 -- Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:May 21, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 23, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time. Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 23, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.

Archive Date:Jul 23, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 7,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: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.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Office of Postsecondary Education 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. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.

gov/search-results-detail/362511) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: ## Similar Opportunities (identified by AI) #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below. This is being done to protect your privacy.

Unsaved changes will be lost.