The AtlanticOER Development Grant Program

📖 About The AtlanticOER Development Grant Program

The program aims to increase equitable access to course materials for students enrolled in credit-bearing courses while strengthening regional collaboration in open education. Grants are designed to expand the availability of free, openly licensed teaching and learning materials across disciplines.

💰 Benefits of The AtlanticOER Development Grant Program

There are three different tiers of funding that applicants can apply for. Each tier represents a different scope and type of project. OER Sprint projects are also eligible for grant funding. The three tiers are:

• Creation of a new open textbook: Up to $7,000
• Adaptation of an already existing open textbook: Up to $4,000
• Creating new ancillary materials: Up to $1,000

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applications must meet the following criteria:

• At least one applicant must be affiliated with a publicly funded post-secondary institution in the Atlantic Region.
• The project must involve the creation or adaptation of an OER for a credit-bearing course.
• At least one applicant must be authorized to assign course readings for the targeted course.
• Applications may be submitted by individuals, joint partners, or teams.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 06 February, 2026
• To apply, visit the application portal.

🔗 Additional Information

• View more details about The AtlanticOER Development Grant Program here.
• Apply directly for the program here.

Make sure to review the eligibility criteria and funding tiers before applying!

• Creation of a new open textbook (up to $7,000)
• Adaptation of an already existing open textbook (up to $4,000)
• Creating new ancillary materials (up to $1,000)