The Open Education Association and SPARC are hosting open office hours for anyone interested in the Open Textbook Pilot Program. The Department of Labor, on behalf of the Department of Education, has opened the fiscal year 2026 competition with $7 million available for new awards. The program funds the creation and expansion of open textbooks that reduce costs for students in high-enrollment courses and in-demand fields.

Join us on Friday, May 29 at 1:00 PM Eastern to ask questions, discuss the opportunity with others, or connect with potential collaborators. Drop in any time. Applications are due June 23, 2026.