Open Education and Textbook Affordability at Oregon Tech

2024 Library OER Grants

The aim of the Library OER Grant program is to increase equity for our students by reducing the cost and increasing the accessibility of course materials. Recent research shows that using free or low-cost course materials can decrease drop/fail/withdrawal rates, especially among financially vulnerable student groups. 

2024 grant amounts vary based on the complexity of each project: 

• $1,000 for adopting affordable (under $40) or open course materials. 

• $1,500 for adapting existing open course material to fit the needs of your course. 

• $2,000 for the creation of new free or open course materials. 

This work must take place over the summer of 2024, and grant stipends will be paid in September of 2024.

Please apply by March 15th. Decisions will be announced March 22nd.

Apply to adopt or adapt existing OER materials 

Apply to create new OER materials 

If you’re unfamiliar with open educational resources, introductory material will be provided as part of this program, and the library can connect you to whatever resources you need, including publishing platforms such as Pressbooks for free and open materials. 

Questions? Please contact Kristin.Whitman@oit.edu. For state grant opportunities, also check Open Oregon.