The Office of Postsecondary Education is offering the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Grant for the Open Textbooks Pilot Program. The grant aims to support initiatives promoting the use of open textbooks in higher education. The closing date for applications is July 25, 2022.
Opportunity ID: 340580
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | ED-GRANTS-052622-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Open Textbooks Pilot Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116T |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 84.116 — Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | May 26, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date:: | May 26, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Archive Date:: | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 2,627,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | 1. Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are IHEs as defined in section 101 of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1001), or State higher education agencies that: (a) Lead the activities of a consortium that is comprised of at least: (i) Three IHEs as defined in section 101 of the HEA; (ii) An educational technology or electronic curriculum design expert (which may include such experts that are employed by one or more of the consortium institutions); and (iii) An advisory group of at least three employers, workforce organizations, or sector partners; and (b) Have demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of open educational resources. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Department of Education |
| Description:: | |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | May 26, 2022 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 84.116 |
| Competition ID: | 84-116T2022-1 |
| Competition Title: | Open Textbooks Pilot (OTP) Program ALN 84.116T |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00274653 |
| Opening Date: | May 26, 2022 |
| Closing Date: | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Kurrinn N Abrams |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V4.0] ED SF424 Supplement [V3.0] U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUDGET INFORMATION NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS [V1.4] Grants.gov Lobbying Form [V1.1] ED GEPA427 Form [V1.1] ED Abstract Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.2] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.2] Grant Application Form for Project Objectives and Performance Measures Information [V1.0] Other Attachments Form [V1.2] |
| optional_forms | Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V2.0] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.116 | 84-116T2022-1 | Open Textbooks Pilot (OTP) Program ALN 84.116T | PKG00274653 | May 26, 2022 | Jul 25, 2022 | View | Kurrinn N Abrams | Organization Applicants |