Connecticut Open Educational Resources
Grant Program

A program sponsored by the CT Open Educational Resources Coordinating Council to support higher education institutions' efforts to increase access, affordability, and achievement for students through Open Educational Resources (OER). Since 2024 the program has saved 10,000 students $1.2 million, an ROI of 5.23 on state funding.

The application period for the 2025-26 grant cycle is now open! Learn more here and apply here.

There will be two rounds of awards:

Round 1: Priority Application Deadline: December 29, 2025; Award Notifications Begin: January 16, 2026
Round 2: Secondary Application Deadline: February 20, 2026; Award Notifications Begin: March 10, 2026

Please note: Applications received after the Round 1 deadline will be considered in Round 2 only if funds remain after Round 1 awards are made. If all funds are allocated during Round 1, no additional awards will be available.

Interested in learning more? The CT OER Coordinating Council is hosting information sessions on December 3 (3 pm) and December 15 (2 pm). Register here.

OER Defined

Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely available and openly licensed online teaching and learning materials that can be used, shared, and adapted. As a no-cost alternative to traditional textbooks, OER save students money and fosters their success.

Impact

Since 2024, the CT OER Coordinating Council has awarded 121 grants to 161 faculty working at 28 CT institutions. The state's cumulative investment of $230,000 for the grant program has so far saved CT students $1.2 million. Learn more from our Legislative Reports.